Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Huawei FreeBuds 5i. 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 WF-1000XM3 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.39 cm
Width - 3.09 cm
Depth - 2.17 cm
Weight 17 g 4.9 g Huawei FreeBuds 5i are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
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Colour Black | Silver Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
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 5.2 Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM3.
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 5i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Form Factor Built-in -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 7.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 5i.
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 (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Standby Time 15 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Included Accessories Charging case -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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