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Category | Features | Beats Fit Pro | Huawei FreeBuds 5i |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX4 | ip54 |
weight | 11.2g | 9.2g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 9.5mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 20hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | 40,000hz | |
sound pressure level | 101.3db/mw | ✗ | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 7.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 20.5hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1hours | |
battery power | 55mah | 55mah | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has ldac | ✗ | ✓ | |
audio latency | 70ms | 94ms | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -47dbv/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 | 1years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5i'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.
Compared to the Huawei FreeBuds 5i, Beats Fit 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
Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a weight of 9.2g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
weigh more than the Huawei FreeBuds 5i by of 2g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5i are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Huawei FreeBuds 5i have sweat resistance
Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Huawei FreeBuds 5i have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beats Fit Pro and Huawei FreeBuds 5i have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Huawei FreeBuds 5i have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Huawei FreeBuds 5i and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
Huawei FreeBuds 5i sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 0.5mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Huawei FreeBuds 5i's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Huawei FreeBuds 5i can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Fit Pro
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Fit Pro's measurement is 101.3dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Beats Fit Pro have neodymium magnets, when used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help generate music at quite a high SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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.
Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 0.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Huawei FreeBuds 5i's case is said to have a full charge of 20.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 0.5 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery power is 55mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Beats Fit Pro's battery power is 55mAh.
equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Huawei FreeBuds 5i use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beats Fit Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Huawei FreeBuds 5i have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Beats Fit Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Fit Pro will work well 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.
Huawei FreeBuds 5i 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.
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a latency of 94ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Beats Fit Pro have a latency of 70ms. In the audio field, latency is another word for a delay.
Huawei FreeBuds 5i have 4 microphones.
Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
Huawei FreeBuds 5i use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i microphone sensitivity is measured at -47dBV/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 voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Beats Fit Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Huawei FreeBuds 5i support the find earbuds feature.
The Beats Fit Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to find them.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging. This kind is 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 just thirty minutes.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i support 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 easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Fit Pro support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Beats Fit Pro also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them.
The Beats Fit Pro 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 following instruction manuals.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Beats Fit Pro too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
Huawei FreeBuds 5i come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Beats Fit Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.