Xiaomi MI AirDots vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI AirDots and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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

Xiaomi MI AirDots vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI AirDots Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
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
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour White White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Xiaomi MI AirDots Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
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 AAC -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 7.2 mm -
Features - Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Xiaomi MI AirDots Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi MI AirDots Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Xiaomi MI AirDots Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Xiaomi MI AirDots Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi MI AirDots Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI AirDots.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 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
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi MI AirDots Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
-
OTHERS Xiaomi MI AirDots Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 ear tips (small, medium, large) Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
Other Comparisons with Xiaomi MI AirDots
Other Comparisons with Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Other Popular Headphones Comparisons
Other projects: