Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461. 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 (3rd generation) vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g 50 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 with silver
Protection IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 20 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Sound Pressure - 118 dB
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Apple H1 chip Audio prompts
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming Beamforming
Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included 2 2 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C to micro-USB cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461
Features - Vibrating call alert, EPOS ActiveGard
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 240 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 15 hour(s) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461 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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 14 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 13 hours
Standby Time - 216 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 461
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Carrying case, 4 pairs of ear tips, BTD 800 USB-C dongle
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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