Huawei FreeBuds Lite vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds Lite and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. 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

Huawei FreeBuds Lite vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds Lite Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 8.02 cm x 3.33 cm x 2.88 cm / 45.5 g
Earbud: 5.5 g
Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour Ceramic white White | Black
Protection IP54, water-resistant IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds Lite Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds Lite.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) Advanced ANC
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Dynamic equaliser -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Huawei FreeBuds Lite.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Diaphragm Titanium/PU - 7 mm 9.2 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Huawei FreeBuds Lite.
Features - Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds Lite Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds Lite microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 4 4 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds Lite Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, voice assistant Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds Lite Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds Lite Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Sensors G-sensor, infrared wear sensor Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds Lite Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PI5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds Lite.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 3 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds Lite Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories 4 pairs of ear tips, charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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