Side by side comparison and review of Huawei FreeLace and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Huawei FreeLace | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Length | 83.7 cm | - | |
| Weight | 27 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | Moonlight silver | Amber sunrise | Graphite black | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | Waterproof, sweat-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, IPX5 | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Huawei FreeLace | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeLace. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Huawei FreeLace are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 40000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | TPU - 9.2 mm | 8.4 mm | Huawei FreeLace have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5. |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Huawei FreeLace | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Huawei FreeLace | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, voice assistant | - |
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| CABLE | Huawei FreeLace | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | |
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| Cable Length | 78.8 cm | - | |
| Plated Connector | Nickel | - |
| FEATURES | Huawei FreeLace | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Features | HUAWEI HiPair technology | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Hall sensor | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Huawei FreeLace | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 120 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Huawei FreeLace lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM5. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours |
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| Standby Time | 288 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi |
| CONNECTIONS | Huawei FreeLace | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Huawei FreeLace | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | 6 ear tips | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |
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