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HifiMan Svanar Wireless LE vs Huawei Freebuds 5

What Svanar Wireless LE does better (5) and where Freebuds 5 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan Svanar Wireless LE
HifiMan · 2024Svanar Wireless LE
6.7Score
5 advantages≈ $100
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Huawei Freebuds 5
Huawei · 2023Freebuds 5
6.1Score
5 advantages≈ $100
7.2Noise control & calls8.6
4.0Battery3.6
7.3Build & features4.3

Why is Svanar Wireless LE better than Freebuds 5?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 5 h+40%
  2. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 3 h2×
  3. Charging time2 h vs 5 h2.5×
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  5. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×

Why is Freebuds 5 better than Svanar Wireless LE?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Svanar Wireless LE: Yes
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 30 h+25%
  3. LDACNo · Svanar Wireless LE: Yes
  4. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 5.4 g+48%
  5. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+14%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backSemi-open
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h5 h
Battery life with ANC6 h3 h
Total with charging case24 h30 h
Battery capacity—84 mAh
Charging time2 h5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g5.4 g
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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