In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Huawei FreeBuds 4. 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 WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 71 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 5.8 cm x 5.8 cm x 2.12 cm / 38 g Earbud: 1.68 cm x 1.85 cm x 4.14 cm / 4.1 g |
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| Colour | Black | Gold | Ceramic white | Silver frost | |
| Protection | - | Splashproof, dust-resistant, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Huawei FreeBuds 4 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC | |
| 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 | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Huawei FreeBuds 4. |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 14.3 mm | Huawei FreeBuds 4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Huawei FreeBuds 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Swipe control |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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| 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 4 |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
| Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 30 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 4. |
| 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 (active noise-cancelling off): up to 4 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 2.7 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 14 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 2.3 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 2 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 1 hour(s) | Huawei FreeBuds 4 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds 4 |
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| 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 4 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, halogen-free, IPX4 |
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