In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 2.37 cm | |
| Width | - | 2.91 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.18 cm | |
| Weight | 41 g | 6.1 g | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earphone: 7.3 g | 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 |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Silver blue | |
| Earpad Material | Polyurethane foam | - | |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Dust-resistant, wind protection, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| 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 | 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, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Intelligent Dynamic ANC 2.0 | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | Dynamic equaliser | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 14 - 48000 Hz | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM4. |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 11 mm | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat | Pure Voice Bone Conductor Sensor Technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 3 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Controls | Tap control | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, ANC on/off, press control, swipe control |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Features | - | Transparent Hearing mode | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, bone sensor | Accelerometer, infrared (IR) sensor, bone sensor, gyroscope |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 6.5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6.5 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 40 min | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM4. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | IP54, IEC 60529 |
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