Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 and Huawei FreeBuds 5. 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

Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5 Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900	Huawei FreeBuds 5

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height	-	3.24 cm
Width	-	1.76 cm
Depth	-	2.28 cm
Weight	8.2 g	5.4 g	Huawei FreeBuds 5 are lighter than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details	Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g	Charging case: 5.01 cm x 2.73 cm x 6.66 cm / 45 g
Colour	Grey \| White	Silver frost \| Coral orange
Protection	Splashproof, sweat-resistant	Dust-resistant, splash-resistant
Recommended Use	Portable electronics	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	10 m	-
High-Resolution Audio	-	Yes

SOUND QUALITY	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900	Huawei FreeBuds 5

Headphones Form Factor	Ear-bud	In-ear
Headphones Technology	Dynamic	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2	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	SBC, AAC	LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling	-	Yes	Huawei FreeBuds 5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode	-	Stereo
Sound Effects	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio	-
Frequency Response	20 - 20000 Hz	16 - 40000 Hz	Huawei FreeBuds 5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Diaphragm	12 mm	11 mm	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than Huawei FreeBuds 5.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	-
Features	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1	-

MICROPHONE	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900	Huawei FreeBuds 5

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in
Noise Cancelling	-	Yes	Huawei FreeBuds 5 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included	-	3

REMOTE CONTROL	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900	Huawei FreeBuds 5

Controls	-	Volume, play/pause, reject call, ANC on/off, answer call

CABLE	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900	Huawei FreeBuds 5

Cable Type	USB-C charge cable - detachable	USB-C charge cable

FEATURES	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900	Huawei FreeBuds 5

Features	Wide Area Tap, Quick Access	-
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	Yes	-
Intelligent Assistant	Google Assistant, Alexa	-

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900	Huawei FreeBuds 5

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable	Rechargeable
Battery Capacity	-	42 mAh
Battery Life	5.5 hour(s)	-
Battery Life Details	Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s) Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s) Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s)	Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 2 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time	10 hours	-

CONNECTIONS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900	Huawei FreeBuds 5

Connector Type	USB (power only) (USB Type-C)	-

OTHERS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900	Huawei FreeBuds 5

Included Accessories	Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support	USB-C charging cable, extra eartips, warranty card, charging case (505 mAh)
Compliant Standards	IPX4	IP54
Service & Support	-	Limited warranty - 2 years