Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Huawei FreeBuds SE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Huawei FreeBuds SE. 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 SE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds SE
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 17 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Charging case: 7 cm x 3.55 cm x 2.75 cm / 35.6 g
Earphone: 2.06 cm x 2 cm x 3.81 cm / 5.1 g
Colour Black | Silver White | Blue
Protection - IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds SE
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 SE 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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), General Audio/Video Distribution Profile (GAVDP), Radio Frequency Communication (RFCOMM)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC 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 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 6 mm 10 mm Huawei FreeBuds SE have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds SE
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds SE microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds SE
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Answer/end, play/pause
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds SE
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds SE
Features - Touch control
Sensors - G-sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds SE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 37 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds SE.
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 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 16 hours
Standby Time 15 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds SE
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Huawei FreeBuds SE
Included Accessories Charging case 3 ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh)
Compliant Standards - FCC, NRCAN, RoHS 2.0
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