Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Huawei FreeBuds 5. 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

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 3.24 cm
Width 1.826 cm 1.76 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 2.28 cm
Weight 4.28 g 5.4 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Charging case: 5.01 cm x 2.73 cm x 6.66 cm / 45 g
Colour - Silver frost | Coral orange
Protection IPX4 Dust-resistant, splash-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Bluetooth Audio Codec - LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 16 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm - 11 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 5 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 3 Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, play/pause, reject call, ANC on/off, answer call
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 42 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) -
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
Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 2 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable USB-C charging cable, extra eartips, warranty card, charging case (505 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IP54
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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