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Huawei FreeArc vs JBL Vibe Flex 2

What FreeArc does better (1) and where Vibe Flex 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeArc
Huawei · 2025FreeArc
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
JBL Vibe Flex 2
JBL · 2025Vibe Flex 2
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
3.1Noise control & calls6.0

Why is FreeArc better than Vibe Flex 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is Vibe Flex 2 better than FreeArc?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · FreeArc: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Huawei FreeArcHuawei FreeArc≈ $606.4
JBL Vibe Flex 2JBL Vibe Flex 2≈ $608.5
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm—
Number of drivers4—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance140 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity—98 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—4
Battery & charging
Battery life—10 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case—40 h
Battery capacity55 mAh—
Charging time0.5 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8.9 g—
Protection ratingIP57IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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