A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ip54

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ip54

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5's rating for solids indicates 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.

In comparison to the Huawei FreeBuds 5, Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10.8g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10.8g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g have the same weight as the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have sweat resistance

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Huawei FreeBuds 5's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Huawei FreeBuds 5 and Jabra Evolve2 Buds operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 6mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 5mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 16hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Huawei FreeBuds 5 can produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds

Highest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20,000hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40,000hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Huawei FreeBuds 5 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds

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Battery Life

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 5hours

The Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 21hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Huawei FreeBuds 5's case is said to have a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 4 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mah

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

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Evolve2 Buds v5.2

Huawei FreeBuds 5 v5.2

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20meters

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10meters

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters, longer than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 10meters

Has Aac

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 6only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 8,000hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 80hz

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Evolve2 Buds	Huawei FreeBuds 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ip54	ip54
	weight	10.8g	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	6mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	16hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	40,000hz
POWER	battery life	10hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	25hours
	charge time	2hours	✗
	battery power	✗	42mah
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	20meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has ldac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	8,000hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	80hz	✗
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	✓	✓
	warranty period	2years	✗
	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 Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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