Sony WI-1000X vs. Huawei FreeBuds 3i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Huawei FreeBuds 3i. 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 WI-1000X vs. Huawei FreeBuds 3i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 4.18 cm
Width - 1.98 cm
Depth - 2.37 cm
Weight 71 g 5.5 g Huawei FreeBuds 3i are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 8.07 cm x 3.54 cm x 2.92 cm / 51 g
Colour Black | Gold Carbon black | Ceramic white
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Huawei FreeBuds 3i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 10 mm Huawei FreeBuds 3i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Answer/end, play/pause, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
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Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 37 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 3i.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Continuous playback: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 1 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 3i recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
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OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Charging case, 4 ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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