Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Samsung Galaxy Buds2. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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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 | 2.09 cm | |
| Width | 1.826 cm | 1.7 cm | |
| Depth | 1.921 cm | 2.11 cm | |
| Weight | 4.28 g | 5 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: 1.7 cm x 2.11 cm x 2.09 cm / 5 g Charging case: 5.02 cm x 5 cm x 2.78 cm / 41.2 g |
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| Colour | - | Black | Lavender | Olive | Graphite | White | |
| Protection | IPX4 | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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, AAC, Samsung Scalable | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Bass Boost, Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | Auto Switch |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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| Features | - | Touch control, fast charge | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Bixby | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 61 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2. |
| 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 ON): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7.5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 13 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 14 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (472 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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