Sony WI-XB400 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-XB400 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-XB400 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-XB400 Huawei FreeBuds 4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 21 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - 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
Colour Black | Blue 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 WI-XB400 Huawei FreeBuds 4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - behind-the-neck mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Huawei FreeBuds 4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-XB400.
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 Huawei FreeBuds 4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 12 mm 14.3 mm Huawei FreeBuds 4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-XB400.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Magnetic ear buds -
MICROPHONE Sony WI-XB400 Huawei FreeBuds 4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-XB400 Huawei FreeBuds 4
Controls Multiple function button Swipe control
CABLE Sony WI-XB400 Huawei FreeBuds 4
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm -
FEATURES Sony WI-XB400 Huawei FreeBuds 4
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-XB400 Huawei FreeBuds 4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 30 mAh
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WI-XB400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 4.
Battery Life Details - 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
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 1 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 4 recharge faster than Sony WI-XB400.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-XB400 Huawei FreeBuds 4
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Sony WI-XB400 Huawei FreeBuds 4
Included Accessories Ear-buds USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh)
Compliant Standards - RoHS, halogen-free, IPX4
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