Huawei FreeBuds 4i vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 4i 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 4i vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds 4i Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 3.75 cm -
Width 2.1 cm -
Depth 2.39 cm -
Weight 5.5 g 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Huawei FreeBuds 4i headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.18 cm x 4.8 cm x 2.75 cm / 37 g Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Carbon black | Ceramic white | Red Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection - Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds 4i 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 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Huawei FreeBuds 4i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-C500.
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 4i 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
Max Sound Pressure 22 dB -
Diaphragm 10 mm 5.8 mm Huawei FreeBuds 4i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Noise cancelling microphone, Awareness Mode -
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds 4i Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds 4i Sony WF-C500
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, ANC on/off Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds 4i Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds 4i Sony WF-C500
Features Touch control, fast charge -
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds 4i Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 65 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 1 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 4i recharge faster than Huawei FreeBuds 4i.
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS Huawei FreeBuds 4i Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds 4i Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable Charging case
Compatibility Android phone Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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