Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 and Huawei FreeBuds 5. 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

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Huawei FreeBuds 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 1.69 cm 3.24 cm
Width 4.07 cm 1.76 cm
Depth 1.87 cm 2.28 cm
Weight 4.5 g 5.4 g Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 are lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 4.07 cm x 1.87 cm x 1.69 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 4.96 cm x 2.44 cm x 4.96 cm
Charging case: 5.01 cm x 2.73 cm x 6.66 cm / 45 g
Colour White Silver frost | Coral orange
Protection Spill-resistant Dust-resistant, splash-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Huawei FreeBuds 5
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - 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 Audio Codec - LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response - 16 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm 12 mm 11 mm Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Huawei FreeBuds 5.
Features QuickPair Function, built-in Qualcomm QCC3040 chip -
MICROPHONE Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Huawei FreeBuds 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology cVc (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm -
Microphones Included 2 3 Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Huawei FreeBuds 5
Controls Play/pause, next/previous track, answer call Volume, play/pause, reject call, ANC on/off, answer call
CABLE Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Huawei FreeBuds 5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Huawei FreeBuds 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Rechargeable
Battery Capacity 35 mAh 42 mAh Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a higher battery capacity than Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3.
Battery Life 5 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
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
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Huawei FreeBuds 5
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Huawei FreeBuds 5
Included Accessories Charging case (310 mAh) USB-C charging cable, extra eartips, warranty card, charging case (505 mAh)
Compliant Standards IP54 IP54
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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