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7.2Noise control & calls7.2
8.8Battery7.0
5.3Build & features9.5
Why is Pixel Buds Pro 2 better than FreeBuds Pro 5?
- Battery life12 h vs 9 h+33%
- Battery life with ANC8 h vs 6 h+33%
- Total with charging case48 h vs 38 h+26%
- Earbud weight (each)4.7 g vs 5.5 g+17%
Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than Pixel Buds Pro 2?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 48,000 Hz2.4×
- Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 10 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 48,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 9 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 8 h | 6 h |
| Total with charging case | 48 h | 38 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 60 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 5 min → 1 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | Yes |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP57 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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