Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Huawei FreeBuds 4. 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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g Charging case: 5.8 cm x 5.8 cm x 2.12 cm / 38 g
Earbud: 1.68 cm x 1.85 cm x 4.14 cm / 4.1 g
Colour White Ceramic white | Silver frost
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Splashproof, dust-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds 4.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 14.3 mm
Features Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency Swipe control
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control Wear sensor
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 30 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 4.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 2.7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 14 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 2.3 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 2 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 1 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - RoHS, halogen-free, IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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