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Huawei Freebuds 5 vs Shokz OpenFit

What Freebuds 5 does better (4) and where OpenFit wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei Freebuds 5
Huawei · 2023Freebuds 5
6.0Score
4 advantages≈ $120
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Shokz OpenFit
Shokz · 2023OpenFit
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $110
8.8Noise control & calls4.2
3.4Battery5.0

Why is Freebuds 5 better than OpenFit?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · OpenFit: No
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 50 Hz2.5×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 16,000 Hz2.5×
  4. Total with charging case30 h vs 28 h+7%

Why is OpenFit better than Freebuds 5?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 7 h+40%
  2. Charging time5 h vs 1 h5×
Specifications

Side by side

Shokz OpenFitShokz OpenFit≈ $1104.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designSemi-open—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size11 mm—
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency20 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz16,000 Hz
Impedance—8 Ω
Sensitivity—96 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h7 h
Battery life with ANC3 h—
Total with charging case30 h28 h
Battery capacity84 mAh—
Charging time5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 4 h5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Beige
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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