Side by side comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 3 and Soundcore Life Note 3i. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 4.15 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.78 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.04 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4.5 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.09 cm x 6.09 cm x 2.18 cm / 48 g | Charging case: 2.9 cm x 6.26 cm x 4.9 cm / 40.9 g Earbud: 1.9 cm x 1.5 cm x 3.1 cm / 4.9 g Charging case with earphones: 50.8 g |
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| Colour | Red | Carbon black | Ceramic white | Black | |
| Protection | - | Splashproof, sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX5 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Soundcore Life Note 3i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds 3. |
| 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. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 14.2 mm | 10 mm | Huawei FreeBuds 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Soundcore Life Note 3i. |
| Features | HUAWEI Kirin A1 | - |
| MICROPHONE | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
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| Controls | Play/pause, ANC on/off, tap control | - |
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| CABLE | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
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| Features | - | Transparent Hearing mode | |
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| Sensors | Infrared wear sensor, bone sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | 30 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Soundcore Life Note 3i lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 3. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 4 hours | Continuous playback: up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | 1 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | Huawei FreeBuds 3 recharge faster than Huawei FreeBuds 3. |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Huawei FreeBuds 3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX5 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 18 months |