A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5 IP54

Urbanista Copenhagen IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank 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 means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

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 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.

Compared to the Huawei FreeBuds 5, Urbanista Copenhagen 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

Urbanista Copenhagen ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Urbanista Copenhagen also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have sweat resistance

Urbanista Copenhagen's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Urbanista Copenhagen and Huawei FreeBuds 5 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Driver Unit Size

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

Urbanista Copenhagen 12mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.

Urbanista Copenhagen driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 1mm , many people have a misconception 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5 16Hz

Urbanista Copenhagen 20Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Urbanista Copenhagen's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Huawei FreeBuds 5 make sound with a juicier bass than the Urbanista Copenhagen

Highest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40000Hz

Urbanista Copenhagen 20000Hz

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

Urbanista Copenhagen's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that Huawei FreeBuds 5 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Urbanista Copenhagen

Sound Pressure Level

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Urbanista Copenhagen 115dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Urbanista Copenhagen's measurement is 115dB/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

Urbanista Copenhagen 8hours

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.

Urbanista Copenhagen's battery life is more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Huawei FreeBuds 5 25hours

Urbanista Copenhagen 24hours

This 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 multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Urbanista Copenhagen'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 ✗

Urbanista Copenhagen 1.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Urbanista Copenhagen's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mAh

Urbanista Copenhagen ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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

Urbanista Copenhagen too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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

Urbanista Copenhagen too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Huawei FreeBuds 5 v5.2

Urbanista Copenhagen v5.2

The 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.

Urbanista Copenhagen 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

Urbanista Copenhagen 10meters

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

Urbanista Copenhagen have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Has Aac

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen support AAC, a codec that is 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Urbanista Copenhagen will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend 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 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✗

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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

Urbanista Copenhagen 4only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

The Urbanista Copenhagen microphones are 4, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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

The Urbanista Copenhagen too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✗

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 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✗

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 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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

The Urbanista Copenhagen too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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

The Urbanista Copenhagen 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 is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Huawei FreeBuds 5 2only

Urbanista Copenhagen ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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

The Urbanista Copenhagen also have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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

The Urbanista Copenhagen also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Urbanista Copenhagen 1Years

Urbanista Copenhagen 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 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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

Urbanista Copenhagen too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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

Urbanista Copenhagen also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Huawei FreeBuds 5	Urbanista Copenhagen
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	10.8g	✗
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	driver unit size	11mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	16Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	115dB/mW
POWER	battery life	5hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	24hours
	charge time	✗	1.5hours
	battery power	42mAh	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	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	✓	✓
	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

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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