Huawei FreeLace vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Huawei FreeLace 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 FreeLace vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeLace Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Length 83.7 cm -
Weight 27 g 17 g Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Huawei FreeLace headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Moonlight silver | Amber sunrise | Graphite black Black | Silver
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, IPX5 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeLace Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 AAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Huawei FreeLace are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm TPU - 9.2 mm 6 mm Huawei FreeLace have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeLace Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeLace Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume, power on/off, voice assistant Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Huawei FreeLace Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 78.8 cm -
Plated Connector Nickel -
FEATURES Huawei FreeLace Sony WF-1000XM3
Features HUAWEI HiPair technology -
Sensors Hall sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeLace Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 120 mAh -
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Huawei FreeLace lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM3.
Battery Life Details - 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 288 hours 15 hours Huawei FreeLace have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Huawei FreeLace Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Huawei FreeLace Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories 6 ear tips Charging case
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