Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Xiaomi Buds 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Xiaomi Buds 3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Xiaomi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Earphone: 4.6 g
Charging case with earphones: 52 g
Colour - Carbon black
Protection - Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Xiaomi Buds 3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 38 mAh
Battery Life - 7 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (480 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IP55
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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