Huawei FreeBuds Lite vs. Soundcore Life Note 3i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds Lite and Soundcore Life Note 3i. 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 Lite vs. Soundcore Life Note 3i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds Lite Soundcore Life Note 3i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 8.02 cm x 3.33 cm x 2.88 cm / 45.5 g
Earbud: 5.5 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
Colour Ceramic white Black
Protection IP54, water-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX5
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 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Soundcore Life Note 3i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds Lite.
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 Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Dynamic equaliser -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm Titanium/PU - 7 mm 10 mm Soundcore Life Note 3i have a thicker diaphragm than Huawei FreeBuds Lite.
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds Lite Soundcore Life Note 3i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 4 4 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds Lite Soundcore Life Note 3i
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, voice assistant -
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds Lite Soundcore Life Note 3i
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds Lite Soundcore Life Note 3i
Features - Transparent Hearing mode
Sensors G-sensor, infrared wear sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds Lite Soundcore Life Note 3i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Soundcore Life Note 3i lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds Lite.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 3 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
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds Lite Soundcore Life Note 3i
Included Accessories 4 pairs of ear tips, charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 18 months
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