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Huawei FreeBuds Pro vs Sony WF-XB700

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

Huawei FreeBuds Pro
Huawei · 2020FreeBuds Pro
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Sony WF-XB700
Sony · 2020WF-XB700
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $95
4.4Battery6.1

Why is FreeBuds Pro better than WF-XB700?

  1. Charging time1 h vs 2.5 h2.5×
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%
  3. Earbud weight (each)6.1 g vs 8 g+31%

Why is WF-XB700 better than FreeBuds Pro?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 9 h+29%
  2. Driver size11 mm vs 12 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-XB700Sony WF-XB700≈ $954.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h9 h
Battery life with ANC4.5 h—
Charging time1 h2.5 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6.1 g8 g
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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