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Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 vs Soundcore P30i

What FreeBuds SE 3 does better (1) and where P30i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds SE 3
Huawei · 2025FreeBuds SE 3
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Soundcore P30i
Soundcore · 2024P30i
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls8.5
7.3Battery8.6
6.5Build & features5.8

Why is FreeBuds SE 3 better than P30i?

  1. Earbud weight (each)3.8 g vs 4.3 g+13%

Why is P30i better than FreeBuds SE 3?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
  2. Total with charging case42 h vs 45 h+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P30iSoundcore P30i≈ $308.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Noise reduction (claimed)—42 dB
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h10 h
Total with charging case42 h45 h
Battery capacity41 mAh—
Charging time1 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h10 min → 2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)3.8 g4.3 g
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, White, Sky Blue, Green, Pink
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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