Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 VS JBL Sense Lite

The Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 and JBL Sense Lite differ in their fit style, with the FreeBuds SE 4 using an in-ear design, while the JBL Sense Lite opts for an open-ear design.

Both models offer an IP54 rating for ingress protection, ensuring they are sweat resistant, making them suitable for use during physical activities. The FreeBuds SE 4 are lighter, weighing 8.6 g, compared to the JBL Sense Lite's 38 g. Both are true wireless earbuds, with no wires or cables, and neither model includes wingtips or RGB lighting. Both also feature stereo speakers, but neither has UV light or a display.

Neither product features a neckband design, and both are not equipped with any displays, sticking to a more minimalist form factor without extra visual components.

The Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 and JBL Sense Lite have some notable differences in sound features. The FreeBuds SE 4 come with active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, whereas the JBL Sense Lite lacks both ANC and passive noise reduction capabilities.

In terms of driver size, the JBL Sense Lite has a larger 15.4 mm driver unit compared to the 10 mm driver unit of the FreeBuds SE 4. Both products have a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20000 Hz, ensuring they cover a wide range of sound frequencies.

Neither product supports spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, or Dirac Virtuo, and neither features a neodymium magnet.

The Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 and JBL Sense Lite differ in their battery life and charging capabilities. The FreeBuds SE 4 offers a battery life of 10 hours on a single charge, with its charging case providing an additional 40 hours. In comparison, the JBL Sense Lite has a slightly shorter battery life of 8 hours for the earbuds and 24 hours with the charging case.

When it comes to charging time, the FreeBuds SE 4 takes 1 hour to fully charge, while the JBL Sense Lite requires 1.5 hours. Neither product supports wireless charging, nor do they have a solar power battery. Both models feature a rechargeable battery and a battery level indicator.

Both products are fairly similar in terms of their basic power features, but the FreeBuds SE 4 offers longer total battery life and a slightly quicker charge time.

Both the Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 and JBL Sense Lite offer similar connectivity features. Both have USB Type-C charging, Bluetooth version 5.4, and a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters. Neither supports fast pairing or Bluetooth pairing via NFC, and neither has LDAC, LDHC, Bluetooth LE Audio, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX, aptX Lossless, aptX Voice, or Auracast.

The key difference between the two models in this group is that the FreeBuds SE 4 supports AAC, while the JBL Sense Lite does not.

In terms of wireless use, both products can be used wirelessly, providing a seamless Bluetooth connection with compatible devices.

The Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 and JBL Sense Lite share several common features, such as support for fast charging, a mute function, the ability to be used as a headset, a control panel placed on the device, voice prompts, and the inclusion of a travel bag. Neither product supports in/on-ear detection, has an in-line control panel, or features a temperature sensor or a built-in camera remote control function.

One key difference is that the FreeBuds SE 4 includes an ambient sound mode, while the JBL Sense Lite does not.

Both products have similar functionalities but differ in the inclusion of the ambient sound mode in the FreeBuds SE 4, making it more customizable in certain listening environments.

The Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 and JBL Sense Lite both feature noise-canceling microphones, ensuring clearer communication during calls. However, the FreeBuds SE 4 is equipped with 6 microphones, while the JBL Sense Lite has 4 microphones.

Both products are designed to provide enhanced voice capture with noise reduction, but the FreeBuds SE 4 has more microphones, which may contribute to a more detailed and accurate sound experience during calls.

In terms of microphone technology, both earbuds offer similar capabilities, but the FreeBuds SE 4 includes more microphones for potential improved voice clarity.