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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm 2.05 cm
Width 1.65 cm 1.95 cm
Depth 1.8 cm 2.08 cm
Weight 4 g 6.3 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: 1.95 cm x 2.08 cm x 2.05 cm / 6.3 g
Charging case: 5 cm x 5.02 cm x 2.78 cm / 44.9 g
Colour - Phantom black | Phantom silver | Phantom violet
Protection - IPX7
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
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 Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects - Ambient Sound Enhancer, Dolby Head Tracking
Features - BCM 43015 chip, RTOS operating system, Auto Switch, voice detect
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, answer call
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Intelligent Assistant - Bixby
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 61 mAh
Battery Life - 8 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 4 hours
Standby Time - 28 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Included Accessories Charging case USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (472 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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