Huawei FreeBuds 3i vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 3i and Sony WF-C500. 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 3i vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds 3i Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.18 cm -
Width 1.98 cm -
Depth 2.37 cm -
Weight 5.5 g 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Huawei FreeBuds 3i headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 8.07 cm x 3.54 cm x 2.92 cm / 51 g Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Carbon black | Ceramic white Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection - Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds 3i Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds 3i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm 10 mm 5.8 mm Huawei FreeBuds 3i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds 3i Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds 3i Sony WF-C500
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, ANC on/off Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds 3i Sony WF-C500
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds 3i Sony WF-C500
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds 3i Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 37 mAh -
Battery Life 3.5 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 3i.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 1 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 3i recharge faster than Huawei FreeBuds 3i.
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Huawei FreeBuds 3i Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds 3i Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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