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Huawei FreeBuds 5i
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HuaweiTrue wireless earbuds

Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Huawei FreeBuds 5i is a true wireless earbuds released in March 2023. Key specs: fit In-ear, active noise cancelling, battery life 7.5 h, Bluetooth version 5.2.

6.6Score
Sound7.0
Noise control & calls6.0
Battery4.9
Build & features5.0
price range$50–65Reference price converted from JPY
Released
March 2023
Brand
HuaweiHuawei
Popularity
#1,200 of 2,013
Series
Huawei Freebuds i · 3 generations
In-earFit
YesActive noise cancelling
7.5 hBattery life
5.2Bluetooth version
IPx4Water resistance (IPx)
YesMultipoint (two devices)
Spec guide

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Specifications

Full specifications

Sound
Fit
In-ear
Driver type
Dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Highest frequency
40,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio
Yes
Adjustable equaliser
Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Transparency / ambient mode
Yes
Noise reduction for calls
Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life
7.5 h
Battery life with ANC
6 h
Quick charge (claimed)
15 min → 4 h
Fast charging support
Yes
Connectivity
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth codecs
LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
Yes
aptX
No
LDAC
Yes
Multipoint (two devices)
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)
4.9 g
Protection rating
IP54
Water resistance (IPx)
IPx4
Dust protection (IP)
5
Features
Touch controls
Yes
Hands-free calls
Yes

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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