Side by side comparison and review of Anker SoundBuds Slim and Huawei FreeBuds 5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Anker SoundBuds Slim | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | 
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 3.24 cm | |
| Width | - | 1.76 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.28 cm | |
| Weight | 15 g | 5.4 g | Huawei FreeBuds 5 are lighter than Anker SoundBuds Slim headphones. | 
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 5.01 cm x 2.73 cm x 6.66 cm / 45 g | |
| Colour | Blue | Black | Silver frost | Coral orange | |
| Protection | Waterproof, IPX7 | Dust-resistant, splash-resistant | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes | 
| SOUND QUALITY | Anker SoundBuds Slim | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | 
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Anker SoundBuds Slim. | 
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Huawei FreeBuds 5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. | 
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 16 - 40000 Hz | Huawei FreeBuds 5 offer a larger frequency range than Anker SoundBuds Slim. | 
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 11 mm | Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Anker SoundBuds Slim. | 
| Features | Magnetic ear buds | - | 
| MICROPHONE | Anker SoundBuds Slim | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | 
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Huawei FreeBuds 5 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. | 
| Microphones Included | - | 3 | 
| REMOTE CONTROL | Anker SoundBuds Slim | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | 
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| Controls | 3-button remote | Volume, play/pause, reject call, ANC on/off, answer call | 
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| CABLE | Anker SoundBuds Slim | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | 
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable | 
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Anker SoundBuds Slim | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | 
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 110 mAh | 42 mAh | Anker SoundBuds Slim have a higher battery capacity than Huawei FreeBuds 5. | 
| Battery Life | 10 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 2 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hours | - | 
| OTHERS | Anker SoundBuds Slim | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | 
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| Included Accessories | Ear tips kit, clothing clip, fitclip, travel pouch | USB-C charging cable, extra eartips, warranty card, charging case (505 mAh) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP54 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 18 months | Limited warranty - 2 years |