Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Philips TAT3217BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Philips TAT3217BK. 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. Philips TAT3217BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT3217BK
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 51 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 Earbud: 3.41 cm x 2 cm x 2.18 cm
Charging case: 6.25 cm x 2.4 cm x 4.56 cm
Colour - Black
Protection IPX4 Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT3217BK
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Philips TAT3217BK 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity - 101.5 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 10 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT3217BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included 2 2 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT3217BK
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT3217BK
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C cable - detachable - 50 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT3217BK
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT3217BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 40 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 26 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT3217BK
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT3217BK
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (460 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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