Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro. 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. Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
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 4.9 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 Earphone: 4.9 g
Charging case with earphones: 48 g
Colour - White lacquer | Carbon black
Protection IPX4 Dust-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
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 Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro 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 - LHDC 4.0
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Hi-Fi stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Dual transparency mode, Dimensional audio technology
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.08%
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - Diamond-like carbon (DLC)
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Apple H1 chip CCAW coil, HRTF professional tuning
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 3 Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Pinch control
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
Features - Up to 24 bit / 96 kHz audio
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors Force sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 38 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) -
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 24 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (480 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IP55
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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