Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Soundcore Life Note

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Soundcore Life Note. 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. Soundcore Life Note Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Soundcore Life Note
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 -
Colour - White | Black
Protection IPX4 IPX5, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Soundcore Life Note
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 Audio Codec - aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ BassUp
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 92 dB
Diaphragm - Graphene
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Soundcore Life Note
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming Beamforming
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Note microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - cVc 8.0 (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm
Microphones Included 2 4 Soundcore Life Note have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Soundcore Life Note
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Soundcore Life Note
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Soundcore Life Note
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) Soundcore Life Note
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Soundcore Life Note.
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 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 40 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Soundcore Life Note
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 18 months
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