Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C and Sony WF-1000XM3. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight - 17 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 8.02 cm x 3.33 cm x 2.88 cm / 45.5 g
Earbud: 5.5 g
Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Carbon black | Ceramic white Black | Silver
Protection IPX4, water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) -
Sound Effects Dynamic equaliser Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm Titanium/PU - 7 mm 6 mm Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, voice assistant Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Sony WF-1000XM3
Sensors G-sensor, infrared wear sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 3 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Standby Time - 15 hours
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds Lite CM-H1C Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories 4 pairs of ear tips, charging case Charging case
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