Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
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 4.7 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: 4.7 g
Charging case with earphones: 48 g
Colour - White
Protection IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud Ear-bud
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 Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 14.2 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC)
Microphones Included 2 2 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
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) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
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 Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic.
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 20 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year 2-year warranty
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