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8.8Noise control & calls8.6
4.2Battery3.6
3.6Build & features4.3
Why is QuietComfort Earbuds II better than Freebuds 5?
- Battery life6 h vs 5 h+20%
- Charging time1 h vs 5 h5×
Why is Freebuds 5 better than QuietComfort Earbuds II?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Earbuds II: Yes
- Total with charging case24 h vs 30 h+25%
- LDACNo · QuietComfort Earbuds II: Yes
- Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 5.4 g+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Semi-in-ear (open) | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Semi-open |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 11 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 40,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 8 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 5 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 3 h |
| Total with charging case | 24 h | 30 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 84 mAh |
| Charging time | 1 h | 5 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 20 min → 2 h | 15 min → 4 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 6 g | 5.4 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
