Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Samsung Galaxy Buds+. 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 1.92 cm
Width 1.826 cm 1.75 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 2.25 cm
Weight 4.28 g 6.3 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: 1.75 cm x 2.25 cm x 1.92 cm / 6.3 g
Charging case: 7 cm x 3.88 cm x 2.65 cm / 39.6 g
Colour - B.Purple | Blue | White | Black | Red
Protection IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Features Apple H1 chip Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds+
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) Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri Bixby
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 85 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 11 hour(s) Samsung Galaxy Buds+ 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
Standby: up to 22 hours
Continuous playback: up to 11 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Standby Time - 22 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips, 3 pairs of secure fit wingtips, charging case (270 mAh), 7 BTS photo cards, Smart Buds+ Cover
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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