Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Fairphone

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Fairphone. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Fairphone Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Fairphone
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Charging case with earphones: 6.04 cm x 2.47 cm x 5.4 cm / 46 g
Colour - Black
Protection IPX4 Splashproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Fairphone
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Fairphone have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Fairphone are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Sensitivity - 101 dB +/- 3dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 10 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Fairphone
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Fairphone microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 4 Fairphone have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Fairphone
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Fairphone
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Fairphone
Features - Touch control, wear detection
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) Fairphone
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 45 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 5 hours Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Fairphone.
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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Standby Time - 180 days
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 1.5 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Fairphone
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (500 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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