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 rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents 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 the second number of 4 means 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 take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable 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 don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .

Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have sweat resistance

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates 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 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Huawei FreeBuds 5 and Jabra Evolve2 Buds operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 6mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 5mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, 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

The Huawei FreeBuds 5's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Huawei FreeBuds 5 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds

Highest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40000Hz

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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that Huawei FreeBuds 5 can produce 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 longer battery life, 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 . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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 Huawei FreeBuds 5's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows 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 requires 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Battery Power

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mAh

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

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

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 allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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 connecting 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds will work well with your iPad. If you are planning 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 ✓

The 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

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

While 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 earbuds 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 made to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 8000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 80Hz

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds also 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	20000Hz	40000Hz
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	8000Hz	✗
	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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