Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm 3.24 cm
Width 2.18 cm 1.76 cm
Depth 2.4 cm 2.28 cm
Weight 5.3 g 5.4 g Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g Charging case: 5.01 cm x 2.73 cm x 6.66 cm / 45 g
Colour White Silver frost | Coral orange
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Dust-resistant, splash-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds 5.
Bluetooth Audio Codec - LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 16 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm - 11 mm
Features Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 5 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency Volume, play/pause, reject call, ANC on/off, answer call
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 42 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop USB-C charging cable, extra eartips, warranty card, charging case (505 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IP54
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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