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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3. 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. Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm 1.69 cm
Width 1.65 cm 4.07 cm
Depth 1.8 cm 1.87 cm
Weight 4 g 4.5 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 Earphone: 4.07 cm x 1.87 cm x 1.69 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 4.96 cm x 2.44 cm x 4.96 cm
Colour - White
Protection - Spill-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud Ear-bud
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Diaphragm - 12 mm
Features - QuickPair Function, built-in Qualcomm QCC3040 chip
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - cVc (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Play/pause, next/previous track, answer call
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 35 mAh
Battery Life - 5 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Included Accessories Charging case Charging case (310 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IP54
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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