In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Microsoft Surface Earbuds. 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) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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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 | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | Charging case: 7.5 cm x 3.32 cm x 2.5 cm / 40 g Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.99 cm / 7.2 g |
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| Colour | - | Glacier | |
| Protection | IPX4 | Waterproof, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | Ear-bud | |
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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 Microsoft Surface Earbuds. |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, aptX | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | - | 13.6 mm | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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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) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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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) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds 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 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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