A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5i IP54

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5i'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 5i, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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 5i 9.2g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a weight of 9.2g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g are heavier than the Huawei FreeBuds 5i with a difference of 35.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i are resistant to sweat

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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 BLX Earbuds Gen 1 and Huawei FreeBuds 5i have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1, and Huawei FreeBuds 5i have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 10mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 40000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that Huawei FreeBuds 5i produce a clearer and crispier treble than the BLX Earbuds Gen 1

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Battery Life

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 7.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 20.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Huawei FreeBuds 5i's case has a full charge of 20.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 7 hours

Charge Time

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 1hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

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.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Battery Power

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 55mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery capacity is 55mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh. less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 15mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Huawei FreeBuds 5i v5.2

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, older than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Category	Features	Huawei FreeBuds 5i	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9.2g	44.5g
	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	10mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	20.5hours	13.5hours
	charge time	1hours	1hours
	battery power	55mAh	40mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	audio latency	94ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	2only
	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	✗
	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 A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Audio Latency

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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