A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5i IP54

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5i'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 5i, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 5i 9.2g

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 8.12g

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a weight of 9.2g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, at 8.12g are lighter than the Huawei FreeBuds 5i by -1.08g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5i are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have sweat resistance

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has An Earbud Foam

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✗

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS and Huawei FreeBuds 5i have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

ANC uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 10mm

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 14.2mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5i driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS driver unit is 14.2mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 4.2mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 20Hz

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 20Hz

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 40000Hz

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 40000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 7.5hours

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 5hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery life is less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 2.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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 5i 20.5hours

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 15hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Huawei FreeBuds 5i's case has a full charge of 20.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 5.5 hours

Charge Time

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 1hours

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 1.5hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 55mAh

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 30mAh

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery capacity is 55mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery power is 30mAh. less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 25mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Huawei FreeBuds 5i v5.2

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS v5.2

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 10meters

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 10meters

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Has Ldac

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i 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, which provides high-resolution audio.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support it as well, LDAC, can automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.

Audio Latency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 94ms

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 60ms

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a latency of 94ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a latency of 60ms. In the audio field, latency is another word for a delay.

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Number Of Microphones

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 4only

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 4only

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have 4 microphones.

While the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS microphones are 4, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Huawei FreeBuds 5i -47dBV/Pa

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5i microphone sensitivity is measured at -47dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 2only

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Huawei FreeBuds 5i	Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9.2g	8.12g
	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	10mm	14.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	40000Hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	20.5hours	15hours
	charge time	1hours	1.5hours
	battery power	55mAh	30mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has ldac	✓	✓
	audio latency	94ms	60ms
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	4only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-47dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	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

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Ldac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

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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