Huawei FreeBuds 3 vs. Xiaomi Buds 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 3 and Xiaomi Buds 3. 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

Huawei FreeBuds 3 vs. Xiaomi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds 3 Xiaomi Buds 3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.15 cm -
Width 1.78 cm -
Depth 2.04 cm -
Weight 4.5 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.09 cm x 6.09 cm x 2.18 cm / 48 g Earphone: 4.6 g
Charging case with earphones: 52 g
Colour Red | Carbon black | Ceramic white Carbon black
Protection - Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds 3 Xiaomi Buds 3
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Xiaomi Buds 3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds 3.
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Diaphragm 14.2 mm -
Features HUAWEI Kirin A1 -
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds 3 Xiaomi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds 3 Xiaomi Buds 3
Controls Play/pause, ANC on/off, tap control -
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds 3 Xiaomi Buds 3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds 3 Xiaomi Buds 3
Sensors Infrared wear sensor, bone sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds 3 Xiaomi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 30 mAh 38 mAh Xiaomi Buds 3 have a higher battery capacity than Huawei FreeBuds 3.
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Xiaomi Buds 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 1 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Huawei FreeBuds 3 Xiaomi Buds 3
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds 3 Xiaomi Buds 3
Included Accessories USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (480 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IP55
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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