In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 and Apple AirPods (3rd generation). 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | - | 3rd generation | |
Height | 2.35 cm | 3.079 cm | |
Width | 3.8 cm | 1.826 cm | |
Depth | 2.8 cm | 1.921 cm | |
Weight | 18 g | 4.28 g | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging station: 2.88 cm x 2.88 cm x 2.92 cm Earbud: 3.9 cm x 2.8 cm x 2.35 cm / 18 g |
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | |
Colour | Charcoal sand | Black | Dusty rose | Moss green | - | |
Body Material | Aluminium, rubber, textile | - | |
Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant, moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant, tear-resistant, wear-resistant | IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Diaphragm | 6.4 mm | - | |
Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | Apple H1 chip |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Beamforming | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 2 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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Controls | - | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 50 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 5 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5. |
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 |
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Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - | |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes | |
Included Qty | 2 | - |
OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), USB charger, 3 pairs of ergonomic sport ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 cable clips | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |