Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 3i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Huawei FreeBuds 3i. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 3i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm 4.18 cm
Width 2.18 cm 1.98 cm
Depth 2.4 cm 2.37 cm
Weight 5.3 g 5.5 g Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g Charging case: 8.07 cm x 3.54 cm x 2.92 cm / 51 g
Colour White Carbon black | Ceramic white
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.0 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds 3i.
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Diaphragm - 10 mm
Features Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency Answer/end, play/pause, ANC on/off
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control Touch sensor
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 37 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 3i.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 1 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop Charging case, 4 ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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