Huawei FreeBuds 3 vs. Sony WI-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Huawei FreeBuds 3 vs. Sony WI-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
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
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear - neckband
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
Controls Play/pause, ANC on/off, tap control Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors Infrared wear sensor, bone sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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
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
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds 3 Sony WI-1000XM2
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
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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