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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Huawei FreeBuds Lite |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Answer/end, play/pause, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Huawei FreeBuds Lite |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Huawei FreeBuds Lite |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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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 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 4 pairs of ear tips, charging case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |