Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Huawei FreeBuds 4. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 17 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Charging case: 5.8 cm x 5.8 cm x 2.12 cm / 38 g Earbud: 1.68 cm x 1.85 cm x 4.14 cm / 4.1 g |
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Colour | Black | Silver | Ceramic white | Silver frost | |
Protection | - | Splashproof, dust-resistant, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Huawei FreeBuds 4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | 14.3 mm | Huawei FreeBuds 4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Huawei FreeBuds 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Swipe control |
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CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | - |
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FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 30 mAh | |
Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 4. |
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 |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 4 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 2.7 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 14 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 2.3 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 2 hours |
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Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 1 hour(s) | Huawei FreeBuds 4 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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Included Accessories | Charging case | USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh) | |
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Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, halogen-free, IPX4 |