Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm 2.73 cm
Width 1.65 cm 1.65 cm
Depth 1.8 cm 1.49 cm
Weight 4 g 5.6 g Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Earbud: 1.65 cm x 1.49 cm x 2.73 cm / 5.6 g
Charging case: 5 cm x 2.78 cm x 5.02 cm / 42.2 g
Colour - Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Acoustic Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Diaphragm - 12 mm
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Bixby
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life - 6 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 hours
Standby Time - 21 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Included Accessories Charging case 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX2
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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