Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Xiaomi Buds 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 (2nd generation) vs. Xiaomi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
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 Earphone: 4.6 g
Charging case with earphones: 52 g
Colour White Carbon black
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Xiaomi Buds 3.
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
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) Xiaomi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency -
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
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) Xiaomi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 38 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Xiaomi Buds 3 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 (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 (2nd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Xiaomi Buds 3
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 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 Limited warranty - 2 years
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