Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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In depth comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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 Pro 2 vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height 2.37 cm 3.079 cm
Width 2.91 cm 1.826 cm
Depth 2.18 cm 1.921 cm
Weight 6.1 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 2.91 cm x 2.18 cm x 2.37 cm / 6.1 g
Charging case: 6.79 cm x 2.45 cm x 4.75 cm / 52 g
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Silver blue White
Protection Dust-resistant, wind protection, water-resistant Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Intelligent Dynamic ANC 2.0 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Dynamic equaliser Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 14 - 48000 Hz -
Diaphragm 11 mm -
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Pure Voice Bone Conductor Sensor Technology Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, ANC on/off, press control, swipe control Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Features Transparent Hearing mode -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors Accelerometer, infrared (IR) sensor, bone sensor, gyroscope Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 6.5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 40 min -
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards IP54, IEC 60529 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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