A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ip54

Sony WF C700N ipX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Huawei FreeBuds 5, Sony WF C700N have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10.8g

Sony WF C700N 9.2g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Sony WF C700N, at 9.2g are lighter than the Huawei FreeBuds 5 by -1.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sony WF C700N also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 are resistant to sweat

Sony WF C700N's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has An Earbud Foam

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Sony WF C700N ✓

An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Sony WF C700N have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Huawei FreeBuds 5's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sony WF C700N also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Sony WF C700N too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Sony WF C700N ✓

Sony WF C700N sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

Sony WF C700N 5mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.

Sony WF C700N driver unit is 5mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 6mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5 16hz

Sony WF C700N 20hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Sony WF C700N's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Huawei FreeBuds 5 can produce a juicier bass than the Sony WF C700N

Highest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40,000hz

Sony WF C700N 20,000hz

The Huawei FreeBuds 5's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF C700N's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Huawei FreeBuds 5 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Sony WF C700N

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Battery Life

Huawei FreeBuds 5 5hours

Sony WF C700N 10hours

The Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sony WF C700N's battery life is more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Huawei FreeBuds 5 25hours

Sony WF C700N 10hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Huawei FreeBuds 5's case is said to have a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Sony WF C700N's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 15 hours

Battery Power

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mah

Sony WF C700N ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery capacity is 42mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.

Sony WF C700N too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Sony WF C700N too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Huawei FreeBuds 5 v5.2

Sony WF C700N v5.2

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony WF C700N has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10meters

Sony WF C700N 10meters

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony WF C700N have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Has Aac

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Sony WF C700N ✓

Sony WF C700N support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF C700N will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

Sony WF C700N ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Sony WF C700N too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

The Sony WF C700N support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Huawei FreeBuds 5 support the find earbuds feature.

The Sony WF C700N also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Sony WF C700N too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Huawei FreeBuds 5 2only

Sony WF C700N 2only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Sony WF C700N have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sony WF C700N too have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

With the Huawei FreeBuds 5, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Sony WF C700N also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Sony WF C700N also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Sony WF C700N ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF C700N too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Huawei FreeBuds 5	Sony WF C700N
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ip54	ipX4
	weight	10.8g	9.2g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	5mm
	lowest frequency	16hz	20hz
	highest frequency	40,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	5hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	10hours
	battery power	42mah	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	✗
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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