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Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 ANC vs Soundcore V40i

What FreeBuds SE 4 ANC does better (1) and where V40i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 ANC
Huawei · 2025FreeBuds SE 4 ANC
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $50
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Soundcore V40i
Soundcore · 2025V40i
2 advantages≈ $50
5.8Build & features6.9

Why is FreeBuds SE 4 ANC better than V40i?

  1. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 10.1 g2.3×

Why is V40i better than FreeBuds SE 4 ANC?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones3—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h—
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case50 h—
Battery capacity41 mAh—
Charging time2 h1.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g10.1 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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