Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Huawei FreeBuds 4. 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

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 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
Colour - Ceramic white | Silver frost
Protection - Splashproof, dust-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 14.3 mm
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Swipe control
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 30 mAh
Battery Life - 4 hour(s)
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
Charging Time - 1 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4
Included Accessories Charging case USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - RoHS, halogen-free, IPX4
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