Sony LinkBuds S vs. Huawei FreeBuds SE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and Huawei FreeBuds SE. 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

Sony LinkBuds S vs. Huawei FreeBuds SE Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony LinkBuds S	Huawei FreeBuds SE

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details	Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g	Charging case: 7 cm x 3.55 cm x 2.75 cm / 35.6 g Earphone: 2.06 cm x 2 cm x 3.81 cm / 5.1 g
Colour	Black \| White	White \| Blue
Protection	-	IPX4
Recommended Use	Portable electronics	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	10 m	-

SOUND QUALITY	Sony LinkBuds S	Huawei FreeBuds SE

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 5.2	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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)	Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), General Audio/Video Distribution Profile (GAVDP), Radio Frequency Communication (RFCOMM)
Bluetooth Audio Codec	SBC, AAC, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling	Yes	Yes	Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode	-	Stereo
Sound Effects	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode	-
Frequency Response	20 - 40000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz	Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Huawei FreeBuds SE.
Diaphragm	5 mm	10 mm	Huawei FreeBuds SE have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	-
Features	Quick Attention function	-

MICROPHONE	Sony LinkBuds S	Huawei FreeBuds SE

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in
Noise Cancelling	-	Yes	Huawei FreeBuds SE microphone can cancel out ambient noise.

REMOTE CONTROL	Sony LinkBuds S	Huawei FreeBuds SE

Controls	-	Answer/end, play/pause

CABLE	Sony LinkBuds S	Huawei FreeBuds SE

Cable Type	USB-C charge cable - detachable	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Sony LinkBuds S	Huawei FreeBuds SE

Features	-	Touch control
Sensors	-	G-sensor

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Sony LinkBuds S	Huawei FreeBuds SE

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable	Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity	-	37 mAh
Battery Life	-	6 hour(s)
Battery Life Details	Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours	Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 16 hours
Standby Time	16 hours	-
Charging Time	2 hour(s)	1.5 hour(s)	Huawei FreeBuds SE recharge faster than Sony LinkBuds S.

CONNECTIONS	Sony LinkBuds S	Huawei FreeBuds SE

Connector Type	Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C)	-

OTHERS	Sony LinkBuds S	Huawei FreeBuds SE

Included Accessories	Charging case, USB-C cable	3 ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh)
Compliant Standards	IPX4	FCC, NRCAN, RoHS 2.0