HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro vs Sony WF-XB700 - Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the FreeBuds Pro from HUAWEI and the Sony WF-XB700.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The battery life of the Sony WF-XB700 is longer here with 9,0 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 7,0 hours, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro scores worse at this point. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. In terms of overall performance, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro* offers more at this point. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 30,0 hours. The Sony WF-XB700 comes insgsamt to a battery performance of up to 18,0 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Bei dem Ladenanschluss setzten beide Geräte auf die gleiche Technologie. Beide werden per USB-C geladen.

Ein höhrer Standard ist hier immer besser. Die Ladedauer wird verkürzt und du kannst, wenn alle Geräte aktuell sind, die gleichen Kabel nutzen.

Unlike the Sony WF-XB700, the case from the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro can also be charged wirelessly. This is called Qi charging.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

A big issue and a practical thing is the active noise cancellation. The headphones differ here. Only with the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro do you get ANC (Active Noise Cancelling). With the Sony WF-XB700 you have to do without it.

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. The HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro* here offers 3 pieces per side more than the Sony WF-XB700 with 2 microphones per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Beide TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich funktionieren über Bluetooth. Je höher die Version, desto besser ist es für die Qualität in der Übertragung und auch dem Energieverbrauch. Die beiden Kopfhörer unterscheiden sich hier. Der 5.2 hat Bluetooth 5.2. Bei dem Sony WF-XB700 gibt es Bluetooth 5.0. Damit ist der HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro* mit dem bessern und neuern Bluetooth-Standard ausgerüstet.

Driver size of the headphones

The larger the driver of a headphone, the better it can reproduce low tones (bass). At this point, the two headphones do not differ. Both have a driver size of 10 mm.

Can the earbuds be used separately?

The right earbud can be used independently of the left earbud on almost any True-Wireless headphone. This is also the case with both devices from this comparison. Rarely, the left headphone can be used separately, because they work in dependency of the right ear plug. Mostly the right headphone is the so called master. This special function is only supported by the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.