vs
6.1Sound9.6
8.8Noise control & calls7.2
3.4Battery4.3
4.3Build & features4.0
Why is Freebuds 5 better than FreeBuds Pro 3?
- Battery capacity84 mAh vs 55 mAh+53%
- Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 5.8 g+7%
Why is FreeBuds Pro 3 better than Freebuds 5?
- Battery life5 h vs 6 h+20%
- Charging time5 h vs 1 h5×
- Battery life with ANC3 h vs 4 h+33%
- Number of drivers1 vs 22×
- Total with charging case30 h vs 31 h+3%
- Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 14 Hz+43%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 48,000 Hz+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Semi-open | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Number of drivers | 1 | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 14 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 48,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 6 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 3 h | 4 h |
| Total with charging case | 30 h | 31 h |
| Battery capacity | 84 mAh | 55 mAh |
| Charging time | 5 h | 1 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 15 min → 4 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.4 g | 5.8 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
