A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ip54

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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 of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 9.2g

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a weight of 9.2g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5i are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have sweat resistance

JBL Tour Pro 2'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 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL Tour Pro 2, and Huawei FreeBuds 5i have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 10mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a unit size of 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 device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 20hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 40,000hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20,000hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Huawei FreeBuds 5i can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Tour Pro 2

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Battery Life

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 7.5hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 2.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 20.5hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the 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.

JBL Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 9.5 hours

Charge Time

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 1hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 55mah

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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 charging case.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow 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 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Huawei FreeBuds 5i v5.2

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i 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.

JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 10meters

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Has Aac

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 JBL Tour Pro 2 will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning 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 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The 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, which provides high-resolution audio.

Audio Latency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 94ms

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 6only

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have 4 microphones.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 microphones are 6, more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

Huawei FreeBuds 5i -47dbv/pa

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i microphone sensitivity is measured at -47dBV/Pa. The amount 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 pick up.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 2only

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Huawei FreeBuds 5i	JBL Tour Pro 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ip54	✗
	weight	9.2g	✗
	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	10mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	40,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	20.5hours	30hours
	charge time	1hours	✗
	battery power	55mah	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	audio latency	94ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
	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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