Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
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.
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, answer call
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
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
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
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
Standby Time - 28 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (472 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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