Huawei FreeBuds 3i vs. Xiaomi Buds 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 3i 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 3i vs. Xiaomi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds 3i Xiaomi Buds 3
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 -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 8.07 cm x 3.54 cm x 2.92 cm / 51 g Earphone: 4.6 g
Charging case with earphones: 52 g
Colour 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 3i Xiaomi Buds 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Xiaomi Buds 3 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 -
Diaphragm 10 mm -
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds 3i Xiaomi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds 3i Xiaomi Buds 3
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, ANC on/off -
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds 3i Xiaomi Buds 3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds 3i Xiaomi Buds 3
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds 3i Xiaomi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 37 mAh 38 mAh Xiaomi Buds 3 have a higher battery capacity than Huawei FreeBuds 3i.
Battery Life 3.5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Xiaomi Buds 3 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 (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
Charging Time 1 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Huawei FreeBuds 3i Xiaomi Buds 3
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds 3i Xiaomi Buds 3
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable 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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