Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Samsung Galaxy Buds. 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) | Samsung Galaxy Buds |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.079 cm | 1.92 cm | |
| Width | 1.826 cm | 1.75 cm | |
| Depth | 1.921 cm | 2.25 cm | |
| Weight | 4.28 g | 6 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 | Earbud: 1.75 cm x 2.25 cm x 1.92 cm / 6 g Charging case: 7 cm x 3.88 cm x 2.65 cm / 40 g |
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| Colour | - | Silver | Black | White | Yellow | |
| Protection | IPX4 | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds |
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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 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 2 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Bixby | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, hall sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 58 mAh | |
| 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 |
Standby: up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 5 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 20 hours | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charge cable, 3 pairs of secure fit wingtips, charging case (252 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |