Xiaomi MI AirDots vs. Xiaomi Buds 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI AirDots and Xiaomi Buds 3. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi MI AirDots vs. Xiaomi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI AirDots Xiaomi Buds 3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 4.6 g
Charging case with earphones: 52 g
Colour White Carbon black
Protection - Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Xiaomi MI AirDots Xiaomi Buds 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Xiaomi Buds 3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Xiaomi MI AirDots.
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Xiaomi Buds 3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 7.2 mm -
MICROPHONE Xiaomi MI AirDots Xiaomi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 3
CABLE Xiaomi MI AirDots Xiaomi Buds 3
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi MI AirDots Xiaomi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 38 mAh
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Xiaomi Buds 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI AirDots.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi MI AirDots Xiaomi Buds 3
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Xiaomi MI AirDots Xiaomi Buds 3
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 ear tips (small, medium, large) 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (480 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad -
Compliant Standards - IP55
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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