In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Anker SoundBuds Slim+. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.079 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.826 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.921 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4.28 g | 16 g | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | - | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IPX5, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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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 4.1 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Anker SoundBuds Slim+. |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | aptX | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | Bluetooth aptX technology | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | On-cable | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, 3-button remote |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 7 hours | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 1.5 hours | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 4 pairs of ear tips, 2 pairs of earhooks | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 18 months Technical support - lifetime |
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