Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 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. Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 2.13 cm
Width 1.826 cm 2.54 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 2.03 cm
Weight 4.28 g 4.9 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 Earphone: 2.54 cm x 2.03 cm x 2.13 cm / 4.9 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.5 cm x 4.8 cm x 2.6 cm / 55 g
Colour - Graphite black | Glacier grey
Protection IPX4 Splashproof, sweat-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Dual transparency mode
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - Composite - 9 mm
Features Apple H1 chip 2 devices connectivity
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Play/pause, skip track, answer call, noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 35 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
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time - 1 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable USB charge cable, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (470 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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