Samsung Galaxy Buds+ vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds+ and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height 1.92 cm 3.079 cm
Width 1.75 cm 1.826 cm
Depth 2.25 cm 1.921 cm
Weight 6.3 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Samsung Galaxy Buds+ headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.75 cm x 2.25 cm x 1.92 cm / 6.3 g
Charging case: 7 cm x 3.88 cm x 2.65 cm / 39.6 g
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour B.Purple | Blue | White | Black | Red White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Features Ambient Aware Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Bixby Siri
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 85 mAh -
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Samsung Galaxy Buds+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Standby: up to 22 hours
Continuous playback: up to 11 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 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
Standby Time 22 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
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OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, 3 pairs of secure fit wingtips, charging case (270 mAh), 7 BTS photo cards, Smart Buds+ Cover Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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