A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ip54

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ip57

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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 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, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Weight

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 9.2g

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a weight of 9.2g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g are heavier than the Huawei FreeBuds 5i by of 1.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5i are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have stereo speakers, what this means is that Huawei FreeBuds 5i's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 1meters

Jabra Elite 7 Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that you are likely to lose the functionality of your device. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

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

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Huawei FreeBuds 5i and Jabra Elite 7 Pro operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 10mm

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 4mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 20hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20hz

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 40,000hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20,000hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Huawei FreeBuds 5i generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro

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Battery Life

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 7.5hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 9hours

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 1.5 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 have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 20.5hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 3.5 hours

Charge Time

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 1hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Battery Power

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 55mah

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Huawei FreeBuds 5i v5.2

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 10meters

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Has Ldac

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Audio Latency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 94ms

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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.

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Number Of Microphones

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 4only

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have 4 microphones.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Huawei FreeBuds 5i -47dbv/pa

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.

Highest Mic Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8,000hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Jabra Elite 7 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 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 2only

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Huawei FreeBuds 5i	Jabra Elite 7 Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ip54	ip57
	weight	9.2g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	✗	1meters
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	40,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	20.5hours	24hours
	charge time	1hours	✗
	battery power	55mah	✗
	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	✓	✗
	audio latency	94ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-47dbv/pa	✗
	highest mic frequency	✗	8,000hz
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

Waterproof Depth Rating

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

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Highest Mic Frequency

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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