Sony WF-1000X vs. Huawei FreeBuds 3i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Huawei FreeBuds 3i. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000X vs. Huawei FreeBuds 3i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm 4.18 cm
Width 10.3 cm 1.98 cm
Depth 2.45 cm 2.37 cm
Weight 6.8 g 5.5 g Huawei FreeBuds 3i are lighter than Sony WF-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
Charging case: 8.07 cm x 3.54 cm x 2.92 cm / 51 g
Colour Gold | Black Carbon black | Ceramic white
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Huawei FreeBuds 3i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000X.
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm 10 mm Huawei FreeBuds 3i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Answer/end, play/pause, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Cable Type USB cable -
FEATURES Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 37 mAh
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 3i lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 3i recharge faster than Sony WF-1000X.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Charging case, 4 ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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