Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 1.69 cm
Width 1.826 cm 4.07 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 1.87 cm
Weight 4.28 g 4.5 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 Earphone: 4.07 cm x 1.87 cm x 1.69 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 4.96 cm x 2.44 cm x 4.96 cm
Colour - White
Protection IPX4 Spill-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud Ear-bud
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Diaphragm - 12 mm
Features Apple H1 chip QuickPair Function, built-in Qualcomm QCC3040 chip
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - cVc (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm
Microphones Included 2 2 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Play/pause, next/previous track, answer call
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
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 Redmi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 35 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3.
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 -
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Charging case (310 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IP54
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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