Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 4i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Huawei FreeBuds 4i. 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 (3rd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 4i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 3.75 cm
Width 1.826 cm 2.1 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 2.39 cm
Weight 4.28 g 5.5 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Charging case: 6.18 cm x 4.8 cm x 2.75 cm / 37 g
Colour - Carbon black | Ceramic white | Red
Protection IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4i
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Huawei FreeBuds 4i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 4i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Max Sound Pressure - 22 dB
Diaphragm - 10 mm
Features Apple H1 chip Noise cancelling microphone, Awareness Mode
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included 2 2 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4i
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause, ANC on/off
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4i
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4i
Features - Touch control, fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 4i lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 65 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 1 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 4i
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Charging case, 3 ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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