Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Huawei FreeBuds 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Huawei FreeBuds 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB50BS vs. Huawei FreeBuds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Huawei FreeBuds 3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 4.15 cm
Width - 1.78 cm
Depth - 2.04 cm
Weight 22 g 4.5 g Huawei FreeBuds 3 are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.09 cm x 6.09 cm x 2.18 cm / 48 g
Colour Black | Blue | Red Red | Carbon black | Ceramic white
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB50BS Huawei FreeBuds 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1 Huawei FreeBuds 3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB50BS.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz -
Diaphragm 12 mm 14.2 mm Huawei FreeBuds 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB50BS.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - HUAWEI Kirin A1
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB50BS Huawei FreeBuds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB50BS Huawei FreeBuds 3
Controls Volume control Play/pause, ANC on/off, tap control
CABLE Sony MDR XB50BS Huawei FreeBuds 3
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB50BS Huawei FreeBuds 3
Sensors - Infrared wear sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB50BS Huawei FreeBuds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 30 mAh
Battery Life 8.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 3.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 3 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB50BS Huawei FreeBuds 3
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB50BS Huawei FreeBuds 3
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB50BS Huawei FreeBuds 3
Included Accessories Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
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