Huawei FreeBuds 3i vs. Microsoft Surface Earbuds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 3i and Microsoft Surface Earbuds. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Huawei FreeBuds 3i vs. Microsoft Surface Earbuds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds 3i Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.18 cm -
Width 1.98 cm -
Depth 2.37 cm -
Weight 5.5 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 8.07 cm x 3.54 cm x 2.92 cm / 51 g Charging case: 7.5 cm x 3.32 cm x 2.5 cm / 40 g
Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.99 cm / 7.2 g
Colour Carbon black | Ceramic white Glacier
Protection - Waterproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds 3i Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Huawei FreeBuds 3i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Microsoft Surface Earbuds.
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds 3i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm 10 mm 13.6 mm Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a thicker diaphragm than Huawei FreeBuds 3i.
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds 3i Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds 3i Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, ANC on/off Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds 3i Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds 3i Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 37 mAh -
Battery Life 3.5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Earbuds lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 3i.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Charging Time 1 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds 3i Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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