A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5i IP54

Huawei FreeBuds 5 IP54

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Huawei FreeBuds 5, Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a rating of IP54 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 9.2g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10.8g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i, at 9.2g are lighter than the Huawei FreeBuds 5 with a difference -1.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have sweat resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i also have stereo speakers

Huawei FreeBuds 5i
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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 10mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i driver unit is 10mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 1mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 20Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 16Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Huawei FreeBuds 5 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Highest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 40000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 7.5hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 5hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery life is more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 2.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 20.5hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 25hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Huawei FreeBuds 5's case is said to have a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's charging case has a battery life of 20.5 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 4.5 hours

Charge Time

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 1hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Battery Power

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 55mAh

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mAh

Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery capacity is 42mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery power is 55mAh. more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 13mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Number Of Microphones

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 4only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i microphones are 4, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

Huawei FreeBuds 5i -47dBV/Pa

Category	Features	Huawei FreeBuds 5i	Huawei FreeBuds 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IP54
	weight	9.2g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	10mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	16Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	40000Hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	20.5hours	25hours
	charge time	1hours	✗
	battery power	55mAh	42mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has ldac	✓	✓
	audio latency	94ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-47dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Ldac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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