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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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

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 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 g
Charging case: 7 cm x 3.88 cm x 2.65 cm / 40 g
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Silver | Black | White | Yellow 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 -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Ambient Sound Mode Adaptive EQ
Features - 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 charge cable - detachable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Bixby Siri
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, hall 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
Battery Capacity 58 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Standby: up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 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 20 hours -
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
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OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charge cable, 3 pairs of secure fit wingtips, charging case (252 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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