Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 3i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 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-1000XM3 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 3i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 4.18 cm
Width - 1.98 cm
Depth - 2.37 cm
Weight 17 g 5.5 g Huawei FreeBuds 3i are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Charging case: 8.07 cm x 3.54 cm x 2.92 cm / 51 g
Colour Black | Silver Carbon black | Ceramic white
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec 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 HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm 10 mm Huawei FreeBuds 3i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Answer/end, play/pause, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm -
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 37 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 3i.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hours
Standby Time 15 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 3i recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Included Accessories Charging case Charging case, 4 ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable
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