In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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 | 2.16 cm | |
| Width | 1.826 cm | 1.99 cm | |
| Depth | 1.921 cm | 1.87 cm | |
| Weight | 4.28 g | 5.5 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: 1.99 cm x 1.87 cm x 2.16 cm / 5.5 g Charging case: 5.02 cm x 5.01 cm x 2.77 cm / 43.4 g |
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| Colour | - | Bora purple | Graphite | White | |
| Protection | IPX4 | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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 5.3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | 5.1 channel surround | |
| Built-in Decoders | - | Dolby Atmos | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | Auto Switch, voice detect |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Features | - | Touch control, seamless connectivity, easy pairing | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | 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) | |
| Additional Functions | - | Custom coaxial 2-way, AirVent, SmartThings Find, neck stretch reminder, Bixby voice wake-up, 24-bit Hi-Fi audio |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 61 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro. |
| 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 talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 18 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Charging case (515 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| SAR Value | - | 0.231 W/kg (body), 0.231 W/kg (head) | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX7 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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