Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 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 1.69 cm 3.079 cm
Width 4.07 cm 1.826 cm
Depth 1.87 cm 1.921 cm
Weight 4.5 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 4.07 cm x 1.87 cm x 1.69 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 4.96 cm x 2.44 cm x 4.96 cm
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour White White
Protection Spill-resistant Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud Ear-bud
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Features QuickPair Function, built-in Qualcomm QCC3040 chip Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Noise Cancelling Yes - Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology cVc (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Play/pause, next/previous track, answer call Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 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 Redmi Buds 3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 35 mAh -
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 Redmi Buds 3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 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
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Charging case (310 mAh) Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards IP54 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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