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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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Cable Type | Lightning cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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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 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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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 |
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Standby Time | - | 21 hours | |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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Included Accessories | Charging case | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX2 | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |