Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S. 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 MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 2.16 cm
Width 1.826 cm 2.665 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 1.64 cm
Weight 4.28 g 4.1 g Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S 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: 2.665 cm x 1.64 cm x 2.16 cm / 4.1 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.2 cm x 4 cm x 2.72 cm / 35.4 g
Colour - Black
Protection IPX4 IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - DSP Noise Reduction
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Diaphragm - 7.2 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant, game mode on/off
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 43 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 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 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 hours
Standby Time - 150 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (300 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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