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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Huawei FreeBuds Pro. 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 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm 2.6 cm
Width 1.65 cm 2.96 cm
Depth 1.8 cm 2.17 cm
Weight 4 g 6.1 g Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Charging case: 5.13 cm x 2.46 cm x 7 cm / 60 g
Earbud: 2.96 cm x 2.17 cm x 2.6 cm / 6.1 g
Colour - Ceramic white | Silver frost | Carbon black
Protection - Wind protection
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
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 Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Intelligent Dynamic ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Dynamic equaliser
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 11 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Huawei FreeBuds Pro have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - HUAWEI Kirin A1
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, ANC on/off, press control, swipe control
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer Infrared wear sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life - 7 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 4 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 3 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 2.5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 16 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 40 min
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, BQB, SRRC
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