In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Anker SoundBuds Surge. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Surge |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 | - | Black | |
Protection | IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
Design | - | Sports | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Surge |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Anker SoundBuds Surge. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | Magnetic ear buds |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Surge |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Type | - | On-cable | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Surge |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, skip track |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Surge |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Surge |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Surge |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 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 Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Anker SoundBuds Surge |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Carrying pouch, clothing clip, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of EarWings | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |