Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. KEF Mu3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and KEF Mu3. 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 Pro (2nd generation) vs. KEF Mu3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) KEF Mu3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g Earbud: 1.75 cm x 2.63 cm x 2.45 cm / 5.8 g
Charging case: 6.2 cm x 5.2 cm x 3.35 cm / 46.8 g
Colour White Silver grey
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) KEF Mu3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.0 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than KEF Mu3.
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity - 104 dB/mW
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 8.2 mm
Features Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) KEF Mu3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) KEF Mu3
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency Multiple function button
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) KEF Mu3
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) KEF Mu3
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) KEF Mu3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 9 hour(s) KEF Mu3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) KEF Mu3
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (350 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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