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Huawei FreeBuds 3i vs Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1

What FreeBuds 3i does better (3) and where CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Huawei · 2020FreeBuds 3i
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1
4 advantages≈ $110
2.7Battery5.0

Why is FreeBuds 3i better than CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 12 g2.2×
  2. Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%
  3. Driver size10 mm vs 7 mm+43%

Why is CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1 better than FreeBuds 3i?

  1. Battery life3.5 h vs 7 h2×
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
  3. aptXNo · FreeBuds 3i: Yes
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 21,000 Hz+5%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm7 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz21,000 Hz
Sensitivity—107 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life3.5 h7 h
Charging time1 h1.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g12 g
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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