Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds Lite

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Huawei FreeBuds Lite. 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 Lite Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds Lite
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Charging case: 8.02 cm x 3.33 cm x 2.88 cm / 45.5 g
Earbud: 5.5 g
Colour - Ceramic white
Protection IPX4 IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds Lite
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Apple AirPods (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds Lite.
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds Lite are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Dynamic equaliser
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - Titanium/PU - 7 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds Lite
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds Lite microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 4 Huawei FreeBuds Lite have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds Lite
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds Lite
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds Lite
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors G-sensor, infrared wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds Lite
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds Lite.
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 3 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Huawei FreeBuds Lite
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 4 pairs of ear tips, charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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