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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds vs Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5

What Ultra Open Earbuds does better (1) and where FreeBuds Pro 5 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Bose · 2024Ultra Open Earbuds
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $240
vs
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.3Score
6 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
4.8Noise control & calls7.2
4.9Battery7.0

Why is Ultra Open Earbuds better than FreeBuds Pro 5?

  1. aptXYes · FreeBuds Pro 5: No

Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than Ultra Open Earbuds?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Ultra Open Earbuds: Yes
  2. Battery life7 h vs 9 h+29%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  4. Total with charging case27 h vs 38 h+41%
  5. LDACNo · Ultra Open Earbuds: Yes
  6. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—11 mm
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency—10 Hz
Highest frequency—48,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case27 h38 h
Battery capacity—60 mAh
Charging time1 h1 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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