6.8Battery5.6
Why is Air 2 better than Freebuds 6i?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Freebuds 6i: No
- Battery life9 h vs 8 h+12%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- LDACYes · Freebuds 6i: No
- Total with charging case40 h vs 35 h+14%
Why is Freebuds 6i better than Air 2?
- Battery capacity40 mAh vs 55 mAh+38%
- Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 11 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 8 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 5 h |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | 35 h |
| Battery capacity | 40 mAh | 55 mAh |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 1.5 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 4 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
