A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5 IP54

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro IPX4

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

Scoring IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5's rating is read as, the first value 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.

In comparison to the Huawei FreeBuds 5, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 12.2g

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, at 12.2g are heavier than the Huawei FreeBuds 5 with a difference of 1.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires 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 major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 11mm

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a unit size of 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 earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets , 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 yes, 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

Highest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40000Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

Huawei FreeBuds 5 5hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 7hours

The 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery life is more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 2 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

Huawei FreeBuds 5 25hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 21hours

This 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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 4 hours

Charge Time

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 0.52hours

It requires 0.52 hours to fully charge the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mAh

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro v5.2

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.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 10meters

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Has Ldac

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 6only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

The Xiaomi FlipBuds 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 would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Also the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Huawei FreeBuds 5 2only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 2only

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support 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 from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support the mute function. The mute function 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 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Huawei FreeBuds 5	Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	10.8g	12.2g
	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	11mm
	lowest frequency	16Hz	✗
	highest frequency	40000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	5hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	21hours
	charge time	✗	0.52hours
	battery power	42mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
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	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

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 Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

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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