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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Huawei FreeBuds SE. 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 SE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds SE
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Charging case: 7 cm x 3.55 cm x 2.75 cm / 35.6 g
Earphone: 2.06 cm x 2 cm x 3.81 cm / 5.1 g
Colour - White | Blue
Protection IPX4 IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds SE
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 SE have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), General Audio/Video Distribution Profile (GAVDP), Radio Frequency Communication (RFCOMM)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds SE are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 10 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds SE
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds SE microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds SE
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds SE
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds SE
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors G-sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds SE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 37 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 16 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds SE
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - FCC, NRCAN, RoHS 2.0
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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