Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Huawei FreeBuds 5i. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 2.39 cm
Width 1.826 cm 3.09 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 2.17 cm
Weight 4.28 g 4.9 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 -
Colour - Black | Blue
Protection IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
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 5i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 5i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Diaphragm - 10 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7.5 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 5i 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 (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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