In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X 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 WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 2.37 cm | |
Width | - | 2.91 cm | |
Depth | - | 2.18 cm | |
Weight | 71 g | 6.1 g | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | 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 | Gold | Silver blue | |
Protection | - | Dust-resistant, wind protection, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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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 2 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, LDAC | |
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 2.0 | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | Dynamic equaliser | |
Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 14 - 48000 Hz | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-1000X. |
Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 9 mm | 11 mm | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | Pure Voice Bone Conductor Sensor Technology |
MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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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 Pro 2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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Controls | Volume, 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 WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C charge cable - detachable | |
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Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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Features | Vibrating call alert | Transparent Hearing mode | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
Sensors | - | Accelerometer, infrared (IR) sensor, bone sensor, gyroscope |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | 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 | 13 hour(s) | 6.5 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2. |
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 (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6.5 hours |
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Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 40 min | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 |
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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 Pro 2 |
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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 | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IP54, IEC 60529 |