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

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Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 Pro vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 2.05 cm 3.079 cm
Width 1.95 cm 1.826 cm
Depth 2.08 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 Pro headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.95 cm x 2.08 cm x 2.05 cm / 6.3 g
Charging case: 5 cm x 5.02 cm x 2.78 cm / 44.9 g
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Phantom black | Phantom silver | Phantom violet White
Protection IPX7 Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Sound Effects Ambient Sound Enhancer, Dolby Head Tracking Adaptive EQ
Features BCM 43015 chip, RTOS operating system, Auto Switch, voice detect Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Microphones Included 6 -
REMOTE CONTROL Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, answer call Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Bixby Siri
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 61 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 4 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 28 hours -
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
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OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (472 mAh) Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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