Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Apple AirPods Pro (1st 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

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation 1st generation
Height 3.079 cm 3.09 cm
Width 1.826 cm 2.18 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 2.4 cm
Weight 4.28 g 5.4 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 g
Protection IPX4 IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Adaptive EQ
Features Apple H1 chip Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
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
Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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