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Huawei FreeBuds 3i vs Sony WF-XB700

What FreeBuds 3i does better (2) and where WF-XB700 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Huawei · 2020FreeBuds 3i
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Sony WF-XB700
Sony · 2020WF-XB700
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $85
2.7Battery6.2
4.1Build & features2.7

Why is FreeBuds 3i better than WF-XB700?

  1. Charging time1 h vs 2.5 h2.5×
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 8 g+45%

Why is WF-XB700 better than FreeBuds 3i?

  1. Battery life3.5 h vs 9 h2.6×
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-XB700Sony WF-XB700≈ $855.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life3.5 h9 h
Charging time1 h2.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g8 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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