Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Samsung Galaxy Buds2. 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 Buds2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm 2.09 cm
Width 1.65 cm 1.7 cm
Depth 1.8 cm 2.11 cm
Weight 4 g 5 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: 1.7 cm x 2.11 cm x 2.09 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 5.02 cm x 5 cm x 2.78 cm / 41.2 g
Colour - Black | Lavender | Olive | Graphite | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
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 Buds2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Ambient Sound Mode
Features - Auto Switch
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Samsung Galaxy Buds2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Features - Touch control, fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Bixby
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 61 mAh
Battery Life - 5 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 13 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 14 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (472 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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