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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation 3rd generation
Height 3.079 cm 3.079 cm
Width 1.826 cm 1.826 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 1.921 cm
Weight 4.28 g 4.28 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour - White
Protection IPX4 Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) 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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Adaptive EQ
Features Apple H1 chip Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming Beamforming
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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: 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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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