Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Huawei FreeBuds 5i. 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-1000XM2 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.39 cm
Width - 3.09 cm
Depth - 2.17 cm
Weight 58 g 4.9 g Huawei FreeBuds 5i are lighter than Sony WI-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000XM2 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Huawei FreeBuds 5i 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 -
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 5i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000XM2.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000XM2 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Form Factor Built-in -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000XM2 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WI-1000XM2 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
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Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000XM2 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000XM2 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 7.5 hour(s) Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 5i.
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 included charging case): up to 28 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
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OTHERS Sony WI-1000XM2 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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