A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro IPX7

Huawei FreeBuds 5 IP54

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

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 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 12.6g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10.8g

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g weigh more than the Huawei FreeBuds 5 by of 1.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

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 cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro'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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has An Earbud Foam

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Huawei FreeBuds 5 have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1meters

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that you are likely to lose the functionality of your device. Devices that have a higher depth rating are better for diving.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 11mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Huawei FreeBuds 5 similar in how loud their sound gets , as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 16Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Huawei FreeBuds 5 can produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40000Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that Huawei FreeBuds 5 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 8hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 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 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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 25hours

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 5 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 61mAh

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery power is 61mAh. more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 19mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro v5

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 10meters

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10meters

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro will work well with your iPad. 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 6only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro -26dBV/Pa

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The extent 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.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

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

Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 2only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2Years

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro	Huawei FreeBuds 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IP54
	weight	12.6g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	1meters	✗
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	11mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	16Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	40000Hz
POWER	battery life	8hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	25hours
	charge time	1hours	✗
	battery power	61mAh	42mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has ldac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-26dBV/Pa	✗
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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

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

Mic Sensitivity

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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