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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Huawei FreeBuds 5i. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm 2.39 cm
Width 2.18 cm 3.09 cm
Depth 2.4 cm 2.17 cm
Weight 5.3 g 4.9 g Huawei FreeBuds 5i 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 -
Colour White Black | Blue
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
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 5i.
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Diaphragm - 10 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 5i
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency -
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
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 5i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7.5 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 5i lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation).
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 included charging case): up to 28 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Huawei FreeBuds 5i
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 -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Other Comparisons with Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Other Comparisons with Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Other Popular Headphones Comparisons
Other projects: