Sony WF-1000X vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Huawei FreeBuds 5. 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 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm 3.24 cm
Width 10.3 cm 1.76 cm
Depth 2.45 cm 2.28 cm
Weight 6.8 g 5.4 g Huawei FreeBuds 5 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: 5.01 cm x 2.73 cm x 6.66 cm / 45 g
Colour Gold | Black Silver frost | Coral orange
Protection - Dust-resistant, splash-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 5
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 5.2 Huawei FreeBuds 5 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 LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Huawei FreeBuds 5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000X.
Diaphragm 6 mm 11 mm Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 5 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 5
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, play/pause, reject call, ANC on/off, answer call
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 5
Cable Type USB cable USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 42 mAh
Battery Life 3 hour(s) -
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 (with 5 min charge): up to 2 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 5
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 5
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 USB-C charging cable, extra eartips, warranty card, charging case (505 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IP54
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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