Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Soundcore Life Note 3i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Soundcore Life Note 3i. 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 Pro (2nd generation) vs. Soundcore Life Note 3i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Soundcore Life Note 3i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g Charging case: 2.9 cm x 6.26 cm x 4.9 cm / 40.9 g
Earbud: 1.9 cm x 1.5 cm x 3.1 cm / 4.9 g
Charging case with earphones: 50.8 g
Colour White Black
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX5
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Soundcore Life Note 3i
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Soundcore Life Note 3i.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 10 mm
Features Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Soundcore Life Note 3i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Note 3i microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Soundcore Life Note 3i
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency -
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Soundcore Life Note 3i
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Soundcore Life Note 3i
Features - Transparent Hearing mode
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Soundcore Life Note 3i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Soundcore Life Note 3i lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Soundcore Life Note 3i
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 18 months
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