Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 3rd generation | 2nd 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 | 5.3 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 / 50.8 g | |
| Colour | - | White | |
| Protection | IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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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 5.3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Adaptive EQ | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | Beamforming | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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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 |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | Yes |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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