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9.3Noise control & calls6.0
2.7Battery4.9
4.1Build & features5.0
Why is FreeBuds 3i better than FreeBuds 5i?
FreeBuds 3i has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is FreeBuds 5i better than FreeBuds 3i?
- Battery life3.5 h vs 7.5 h2.1×
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · FreeBuds 3i: Yes
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
- LDACNo · FreeBuds 3i: Yes
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
- Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 4.9 g+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 3.5 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 6 h |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 15 min → 4 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.5 g | 4.9 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
