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7.2Noise control & calls5.3
8.5Battery7.4
2.5Build & features7.7
Why is Powerbeats Pro 2 better than Buds 5 Pro?
- Number of drivers2 vs 12×
- Total with charging case45 h vs 40 h+12%
- Battery capacity100 mAh vs 64 mAh+56%
Why is Buds 5 Pro better than Powerbeats Pro 2?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Powerbeats Pro 2: Yes
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- aptXNo · Powerbeats Pro 2: Yes
- LDACNo · Powerbeats Pro 2: Yes
- Earbud weight (each)8.7 g vs 5.6 g+55%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 11 mm |
| Number of drivers | 2 | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | — | 15 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 50,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 10 Ω | — |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | Yes |
| Head tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 3 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 10 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 8 h |
| Total with charging case | 45 h | 40 h |
| Battery capacity | 100 mAh | 64 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 5 min → 1,5 h | 10 min → 4,5 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC | LDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Siri | — |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 8.7 g | 5.6 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
