Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro |
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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 | 2.05 cm | |
Width | 1.826 cm | 1.95 cm | |
Depth | 1.921 cm | 2.08 cm | |
Weight | 4.28 g | 6.3 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 | Earbud: 1.95 cm x 2.08 cm x 2.05 cm / 6.3 g Charging case: 5 cm x 5.02 cm x 2.78 cm / 44.9 g |
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Colour | - | Phantom black | Phantom silver | Phantom violet | |
Protection | IPX4 | IPX7 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro |
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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, Samsung Scalable | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Built-in Decoders | - | Dolby Atmos | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Ambient Sound Enhancer, Dolby Head Tracking | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | BCM 43015 chip, RTOS operating system, Auto Switch, voice detect |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
Microphones Included | 2 | 6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, answer call |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro |
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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 Pro |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Bixby | |
Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 61 mAh | |
Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd 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 (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 4 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 28 hours | |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro |
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Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) |
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OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (472 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |