Detailed comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 3 and Sony WI-1000XM2. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Height | 4.15 cm | - | |
Width | 1.78 cm | - | |
Depth | 2.04 cm | - | |
Weight | 4.5 g | 58 g | Huawei FreeBuds 3 are lighter than Huawei FreeBuds 3 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.09 cm x 6.09 cm x 2.18 cm / 48 g | - | |
Colour | Red | Carbon black | Ceramic white | Black | Silver | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear - neckband | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Balanced armature / dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Huawei FreeBuds 3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | |
Frequency Response | - | 3 - 40000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | 101 dB/mW | |
Impedance | - | 22 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 14.2 mm | 9 mm | Huawei FreeBuds 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
Features | HUAWEI Kirin A1 | - |
MICROPHONE | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Huawei FreeBuds 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Controls | Play/pause, ANC on/off, tap control | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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CABLE | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Cable Type | - | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
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Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Features | - | Vibrating call alert | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Sensors | Infrared wear sensor, bone sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 30 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 13 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 3. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 4 hours | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 100 hours | |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | 1 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Huawei FreeBuds 3 recharge faster than Huawei FreeBuds 3. |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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OTHERS | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPod, Android phone |