Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Xiaomi Redmi AirDots

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Xiaomi Redmi AirDots. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Xiaomi Redmi AirDots Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi AirDots
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 2.16 cm
Width 1.826 cm 2.65 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 1.64 cm
Weight 4.28 g 4.1 g Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 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 Earphone: 2.65 cm x 1.64 cm x 2.16 cm / 4.1 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.2 cm x 4 cm x 2.72 cm / 35.4 g
Protection IPX4 IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi AirDots
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi AirDots
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi AirDots
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Multiple function button
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi AirDots
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi AirDots
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi AirDots
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 40 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 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 hearing: up to 4 hours
Continuous hearing (with included charging case): up to 12 hours
Standby Time - 150 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi AirDots
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi AirDots
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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