Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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Side by side comparison and review of Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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.

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Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S 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 2.16 cm 3.079 cm
Width 2.665 cm 1.826 cm
Depth 1.64 cm 1.921 cm
Weight 4.1 g 4.28 g Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S are lighter than Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 2.665 cm x 1.64 cm x 2.16 cm / 4.1 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.2 cm x 4 cm x 2.72 cm / 35.4 g
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Black White
Protection IPX4 Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology DSP Noise Reduction -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Diaphragm 7.2 mm -
Features - Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant, game mode on/off Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type - USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 43 mAh -
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4 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
Standby Time 150 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (300 mAh) Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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