Detailed comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Huawei FreeBuds 5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 3.24 cm | |
| Width | - | 1.76 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.28 cm | |
| Weight | 58 g | 5.4 g | Huawei FreeBuds 5 are lighter than Sony WI-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 5.01 cm x 2.73 cm x 6.66 cm / 45 g | |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Silver frost | Coral orange | |
| Protection | - | Dust-resistant, splash-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 |
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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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| 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, LDAC | 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 | 16 - 40000 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Huawei FreeBuds 5. |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 11 mm | Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Huawei FreeBuds 5 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, play/pause, reject call, ANC on/off, answer call |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
USB-C charge cable | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 42 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 2 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 |
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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, extra eartips, warranty card, charging case (505 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP54 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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