Huawei FreeBuds 5i vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 5i and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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 5i vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds 5i Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.39 cm -
Width 3.09 cm -
Depth 2.17 cm -
Weight 4.9 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black | Blue Black | Silver
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds 5i Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds 5i.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm 10 mm 8.4 mm Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds 5i Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds 5i Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds 5i Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds 5i Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 7.5 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 5i.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
CONNECTIONS Huawei FreeBuds 5i Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds 5i Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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