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8.8Noise control & calls3.0
3.4Battery2.1
4.3Build & features6.2
Why is Freebuds 5 better than Linkbuds?
- Active noise cancellingYes · Linkbuds: No
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Linkbuds: No
- Total with charging case30 h vs 18 h+71%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- LDACYes · Linkbuds: No
Why is Linkbuds better than Freebuds 5?
- Charging time5 h vs 3 h+67%
- Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 4.1 g+32%
- Driver size11 mm vs 12 mm+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Semi-open | Open-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 12 mm |
| Number of drivers | 1 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 5 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 3 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 30 h | 18 h |
| Battery capacity | 84 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 5 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 15 min → 4 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.4 g | 4.1 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
