Huawei FreeLace vs. Sony WI-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei FreeLace and Sony WI-1000XM2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Huawei FreeLace vs. Sony WI-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeLace Sony WI-1000XM2
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Length 83.7 cm -
Weight 27 g 58 g Huawei FreeLace are lighter than Huawei FreeLace headphones.
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
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeLace Sony WI-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology Dynamic Balanced armature / dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Noise Isolating Yes - Huawei FreeLace are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response - 3 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 22 Ohm
Diaphragm TPU - 9.2 mm 9 mm Huawei FreeLace have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000XM2.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeLace Sony WI-1000XM2
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeLace Sony WI-1000XM2
Controls Volume, power on/off, voice assistant Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Huawei FreeLace Sony WI-1000XM2
Cable Type USB-C charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
Cable Length 78.8 cm 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Nickel Gold
FEATURES Huawei FreeLace Sony WI-1000XM2
Features HUAWEI HiPair technology Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors Hall sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeLace Sony WI-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 120 mAh -
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Huawei FreeLace lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WI-1000XM2.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Standby Time 288 hours 100 hours Huawei FreeLace have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000XM2.
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Huawei FreeLace Sony WI-1000XM2
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Huawei FreeLace Sony WI-1000XM2
Included Accessories 6 ear tips Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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