A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5 IP54

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS IPX4

IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5's rating is read as, the first number 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, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10.8g

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 8.12g

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, at 8.12g are lighter than the Huawei FreeBuds 5 by -2.68g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have sweat resistance

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has An Earbud Foam

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Driver Unit Size

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 14.2mm

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS driver unit is 14.2mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 3.2mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5 16Hz

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 20Hz

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Huawei FreeBuds 5 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS

Highest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40000Hz

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 40000Hz

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Huawei FreeBuds 5 5hours

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 5hours

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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery life is equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Huawei FreeBuds 5 25hours

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 15hours

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 10 hours

Charge Time

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 1.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS'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

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mAh

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 30mAh

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery power is 30mAh. less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 12mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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 device and charging case.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Huawei FreeBuds 5 v5.2

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10meters

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 10meters

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Has Ldac

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support it as well, LDAC, can automatically change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability.

Audio Latency

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 60ms

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 4only

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS microphones are 4, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

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 them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Huawei FreeBuds 5 2only

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Huawei FreeBuds 5	Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	10.8g	8.12g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	driver unit size	11mm	14.2mm
	lowest frequency	16Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	40000Hz
POWER	battery life	5hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	15hours
	charge time	✗	1.5hours
	battery power	42mAh	30mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has ldac	✓	✓
	audio latency	✗	60ms
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 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

Audio Latency

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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