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Huawei FreeArc vs Soundcore A25i

What FreeArc does better (4) and where A25i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeArc
Huawei · 2025FreeArc
6.4Score
4 advantages≈ $60
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Soundcore A25i
Soundcore · 2025A25i
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $45
Higher score
3.1Noise control & calls3.1
8.6Build & features8.2

Why is FreeArc better than A25i?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  2. Driver size12 mm vs 6 mm2×
  3. Charging time0.5 h vs 1 h2×
  4. Battery capacity55 mAh vs 37 mAh+49%

Why is A25i better than FreeArc?

  1. Earbud weight (each)8.9 g vs 5 g+78%
Specifications

Side by side

Huawei FreeArcHuawei FreeArc≈ $606.4
Soundcore A25iSoundcore A25i≈ $456.5
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm6 mm
Number of drivers4—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance140 Ω16 Ω
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life—9 h
Battery capacity55 mAh37 mAh
Charging time0.5 h1 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8.9 g5 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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