Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs. Xiaomi Buds 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) and Xiaomi Buds 3. 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 Pro (1st generation) vs. Xiaomi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 g Earphone: 4.6 g
Charging case with earphones: 52 g
Colour - Carbon black
Protection IPX4 Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Xiaomi Buds 3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off -
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 38 mAh
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Xiaomi Buds 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Included Accessories 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, 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
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 2 years
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