In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 2.37 cm | |
| Width | - | 2.91 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.18 cm | |
| Weight | 17 g | 6.1 g | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Earbud: 2.91 cm x 2.18 cm x 2.37 cm / 6.1 g Charging case: 6.79 cm x 2.45 cm x 4.75 cm / 52 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Silver blue | |
| Protection | - | Dust-resistant, wind protection, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| 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 Pro 2 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Intelligent Dynamic ANC 2.0 | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | Dynamic equaliser | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 14 - 48000 Hz | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 11 mm | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Pure Voice Bone Conductor Sensor Technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, ANC on/off, press control, swipe control |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Features | - | Transparent Hearing mode | |
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| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, infrared (IR) sensor, bone sensor, gyroscope |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 6.5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2. |
| 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 (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6.5 hours |
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| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 40 min | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP54, IEC 60529 |
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