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Audio Technica ATH-WB2022 vs Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5

What ATH-WB2022 does better (2) and where FreeBuds Pro 5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-WB2022
Audio Technica · 2023ATH-WB2022
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $2,600
vs
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
9.8Sound9.8
2.3Battery7.0

Why is ATH-WB2022 better than FreeBuds Pro 5?

  1. Driver size45 mm vs 11 mm4.1×
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 10 Hz2×

Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than ATH-WB2022?

  1. Charging time2.5 h vs 1 h2.5×
  2. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 6+18%
  3. Highest frequency45,000 Hz vs 48,000 Hz+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Fit—In-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size45 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency5 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency45,000 Hz48,000 Hz
Impedance47 Ω—
Sensitivity106 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case—38 h
Battery capacity—60 mAh
Charging time2.5 h1 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.16
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight350 g—
Earbud weight (each)—5.5 g
Protection rating—IP57
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
FoldableYes—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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