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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 vs Soundcore P31i/R60i NC: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 95. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 - Outstanding overall at around $51.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Soundcore P31i/R60i NC leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3
  • Soundcore P31i/R60i NC
HearWiki score
95
82
Sound
-
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.0
Battery
-
8.0
Calls
-
7.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$51
$37

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The Soundcore P31i/R60i NC is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them.

  • FreeBuds Pro 32023
  • P31i/R60i NC20252 yr newer
What differsFreeBuds Pro 3P31i/R60i NC

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP54
IP55

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

FreeBuds Pro 3P31i/R60i NC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$51
$37
HearWiki score
95
82
Released
2023
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
11 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
14 Hz - 48 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
14.2 Ω
Bluetooth
-
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
6.5 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
4.5 h
8 h
Battery incl. case
31 h
50 h
Full charge time
40 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 3.5 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
5.8 g
4.2 g
Case weight
45.5 g
-
Water resistance
IP54
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6

What reviewers said

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 are premium true wireless earbuds that combine a dual-driver setup with adaptive noise cancellation and support for high-resolution audio codecs like LDAC and L2HC 2.0. They offer a well-rounded feature set including multipoint connectivity, wireless charging, and an IP54 rating, though the upgrades over the previous generation feel more evolutionary than revolutionary. With solid battery life and effective ANC, they deliver a strong overall experience, but the modest improvements and occasionally clunky app interface may give some buyers pause at this price point.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality with dual-driver design
  • Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Good battery life with quick charging
  • Con:Improvements over predecessor are incremental
  • Con:App software can feel awkward to navigate
  • Con:Battery life not significantly better than older models

Soundcore P31i/R60i NC

The Soundcore P31i/R60i NC delivers exceptional value in the budget TWS market, combining adaptive noise cancellation, solid battery life, and a lively, customizable sound profile. It also includes handy extras like multipoint connectivity, transparency mode, and real-time translation, making it a well-rounded pick for under $50.

  • Pro:Outstanding price-to-performance ratio
  • Pro:Engaging and adjustable sound with EQ
  • Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Average battery life with ANC on
  • Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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