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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Huawei FreeClip 2 S

What Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (2) and where FreeClip 2 S wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $320
vs
Huawei FreeClip 2 S
Huawei · 2026FreeClip 2 S
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
2.0Noise control & calls3.0
7.4Battery6.8
2.3Build & features9.7

Why is Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than FreeClip 2 S?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · FreeClip 2 S: No
  2. aptXYes · FreeClip 2 S: No

Why is FreeClip 2 S better than Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 5.1 g+96%
  3. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—10.8 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h9 h
Total with charging case—38 h
Charging time1 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g5.1 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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