In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Belkin SoundForm Play. 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) | Belkin SoundForm Play |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True 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 | 64 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 | - | Blue | Pink | Midnight | Cloud | |
Protection | IPX4 | Weatherproof, IPX5, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Belkin SoundForm Play |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Belkin SoundForm Play have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Belkin SoundForm Play are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Belkin SoundForm Play |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
Microphones Included | 2 | 2 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Belkin SoundForm Play |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, skip track, answer call |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Belkin SoundForm Play |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C cable |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Belkin SoundForm Play |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Belkin SoundForm Play |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Belkin SoundForm Play 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 |
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 38 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Belkin SoundForm Play |
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Connector Type | - | USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Belkin SoundForm Play |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C cable, wireless charging case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, Android phone | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |