Sony WI-1000X vs. Huawei FreeBuds Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Huawei FreeBuds Pro. 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 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.6 cm
Width - 2.96 cm
Depth - 2.17 cm
Weight 71 g 6.1 g Huawei FreeBuds Pro are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.13 cm x 2.46 cm x 7 cm / 60 g
Earbud: 2.96 cm x 2.17 cm x 2.6 cm / 6.1 g
Colour Black | Gold Ceramic white | Silver frost | Carbon black
Protection - Wind protection
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds Pro
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 5.2 Huawei FreeBuds Pro 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) Intelligent Dynamic ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Dynamic equaliser
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Huawei FreeBuds Pro.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 11 mm Huawei FreeBuds Pro have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Huawei FreeBuds Pro have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - HUAWEI Kirin A1
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, ANC on/off, press control, swipe control
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors - Infrared wear sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds Pro.
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 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 4 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 3 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 2.5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 16 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 40 min Huawei FreeBuds Pro recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Huawei FreeBuds Pro
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 Pro
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, BQB, SRRC
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