A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5 IP54

JBL Endurance Peak IPX7

IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that 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, JBL Endurance Peak have a rating of IPX7 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Huawei FreeBuds 5 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak

Weight

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10.8g

JBL Endurance Peak 30g

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 move with.

The JBL Endurance Peak, at 30g are heavier than the Huawei FreeBuds 5 with a difference of 19.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

JBL Endurance Peak also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Endurance Peak have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have sweat resistance

JBL Endurance Peak's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has An Earbud Foam

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Endurance Peak have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

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

The JBL Endurance Peak also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

JBL Endurance Peak too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Huawei FreeBuds 5 and JBL Endurance Peak operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Driver Unit Size

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

JBL Endurance Peak 10mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Endurance Peak 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5 16Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 16Hz

The Huawei FreeBuds 5's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Endurance Peak's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 22000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22000Hz, this means that Huawei FreeBuds 5 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Endurance Peak

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Battery Life

Huawei FreeBuds 5 5hours

JBL Endurance Peak 4hours

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.

JBL Endurance Peak's battery life is less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Huawei FreeBuds 5 25hours

JBL Endurance Peak 24hours

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 a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Endurance Peak's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 1 hours

Charge Time

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak'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

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mAh

JBL Endurance Peak 75mAh

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

JBL Endurance Peak's battery power is 75mAh. more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 33mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

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

JBL Endurance Peak too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Huawei FreeBuds 5 v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak v4.2

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

JBL Endurance Peak has a Bluetooth version of 4.2, older than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 10meters

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

JBL Endurance Peak have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Has Ldac

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

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, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

JBL Endurance Peak 1only

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

The JBL Endurance Peak microphones are 1, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 5 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Huawei FreeBuds 5 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

Huawei FreeBuds 5 2only

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The JBL Endurance Peak too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 1Years

JBL Endurance Peak have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The JBL Endurance Peak too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

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

JBL Endurance Peak also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Huawei FreeBuds 5	JBL Endurance Peak
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX7
	weight	10.8g	30g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has an earbud foam	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	16Hz	16Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	22000Hz
POWER	battery life	5hours	4hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	24hours
	charge time	✗	2hours
	battery power	42mAh	75mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v4.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	1only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

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

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

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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