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Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 vs Soundcore V20i

What FreeBuds SE 3 does better (3) and where V20i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds SE 3
Huawei · 2025FreeBuds SE 3
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Soundcore V20i
Soundcore · 2024V20i
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $35
9.3Noise control & calls4.6
7.4Battery7.2

Why is FreeBuds SE 3 better than V20i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · V20i: No
  2. Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
  3. Total with charging case42 h vs 36 h+17%

Why is V20i better than FreeBuds SE 3?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Driver size10 mm vs 16 mm+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore V20iSoundcore V20i≈ $356.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm16 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h10 h
Total with charging case42 h36 h
Battery capacity41 mAh—
Charging time1 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h10 min → 2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)3.8 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, White, BIue
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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