A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5 IP54

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of 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.

Weight

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10.8g

JBL Tune 225TWS 9.8g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

JBL Tune 225TWS, at 9.8g are lighter than the Huawei FreeBuds 5 with a difference -1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

JBL Tune 225TWS also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

The JBL Tune 225TWS also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

JBL Tune 225TWS 12mm

The 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, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

JBL Tune 225TWS driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5 16Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20Hz

The Huawei FreeBuds 5's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Tune 225TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Huawei FreeBuds 5 can make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Tune 225TWS

Highest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40000Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20000Hz

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

JBL Tune 225TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that Huawei FreeBuds 5 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Tune 225TWS

Sound Pressure Level

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 105dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Tune 225TWS's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Huawei FreeBuds 5 5hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 5hours

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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Tune 225TWS's battery life is equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 5 25hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 20hours

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

JBL Tune 225TWS's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 5 hours

Charge Time

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune 225TWS's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Battery Power

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mAh

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

JBL Tune 225TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

JBL Tune 225TWS too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Huawei FreeBuds 5 v5.2

JBL Tune 225TWS v5

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

JBL Tune 225TWS has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10meters

JBL Tune 225TWS 10meters

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

JBL Tune 225TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Has Aac

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune 225TWS will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

JBL Tune 225TWS 4only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

The JBL Tune 225TWS microphones are 4, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the JBL Tune 225TWS support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Huawei FreeBuds 5 2only

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Tune 225TWS too have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

The JBL Tune 225TWS also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Tune 225TWS also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Tune 225TWS also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Huawei FreeBuds 5	JBL Tune 225TWS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	✗
	weight	10.8g	9.8g
	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	11mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	16Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	105dB/mW
POWER	battery life	5hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	20hours
	charge time	✗	2hours
	battery power	42mAh	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	4only
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	✓	✓
	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

Sound Pressure Level

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 Aac

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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