Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5

What QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where FreeBuds Pro 5 wins (8) — every spec side by side.

4.8Score

1 advantage≈ $240

9.3Score

8 advantages≈ $160

Higher score

5.6Noise control & calls7.2

3.8Battery7.0

2.3Build & features9.5

Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than FreeBuds Pro 5?

Battery life6 h vs 9 h+50%
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Total with charging case24 h vs 38 h+58%
Battery life with ANC4 h vs 6 h+50%
LDACNo · QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 5.5 g+82%

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)≈ $2404.8	Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5≈ $1609.3
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
Lowest frequency	—	10 Hz
Highest frequency	—	48,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	—
Hi-Res Audio	Yes	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Adaptive ANC	Yes	—
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	4	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	6 h	9 h
Battery life with ANC	4 h	6 h
Total with charging case	24 h	38 h
Battery capacity	—	60 mAh
Charging time	1 h	1 h
Fast charging support	Yes	—
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	6
Bluetooth codecs	aptX	LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	Yes
aptX	Yes	No
LDAC	No	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	Yes	—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	10 g	5.5 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP57
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx7
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes