Huawei FreeBuds 5
Overall Score 6.0 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4.9 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Huawei FreeBuds 5 | JLab Go Air |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP44 |
weight | 10.8g | 10g | |
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 | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 16Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 103dB/mW | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✗ | ✓ | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 25hours | 15hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 1.5hours | |
battery power | 42mAh | 43mAh | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
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 | ✗ | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✗ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered 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 say dust, while the second refers to resistance 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.
Compared to the Huawei FreeBuds 5, JLab Go Air have a rating of IP44 meaning that
Huawei FreeBuds 5 has a higher dust resistance than JLab Go Air
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
JLab Go Air, at 10g
are lighter than the Huawei FreeBuds 5 with a difference -0.8g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables 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 since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JLab Go Air also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Huawei FreeBuds 5 are resistant to sweat
JLab Go Air's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Huawei FreeBuds 5 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JLab Go Air also have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Huawei FreeBuds 5 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
The JLab Go Air sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device.
JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 3mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Huawei FreeBuds 5 produce a juicier bass than the JLab Go Air
Huawei FreeBuds 5's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
Huawei FreeBuds 5 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Go Air
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The JLab Go Air have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JLab Go Air'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 have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Huawei FreeBuds 5's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
JLab Go Air's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours,
less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 10 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery power is 42mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
JLab Go Air's battery power is 43mAh.
more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 1mAh
The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
JLab Go Air too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Huawei FreeBuds 5 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
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.
JLab Go Air has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JLab Go Air have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the 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.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.
JLab Go Air microphones are 2,
less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.
Huawei FreeBuds 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
Huawei FreeBuds 5 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Huawei FreeBuds 5 support the find earbuds feature.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
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. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JLab Go Air also have a control panel on them.
JLab Go Air have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
JLab Go Air also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.