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Huawei FreeBuds 5i vs JBL Tune Buds

What FreeBuds 5i does better (1) and where Tune Buds wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Huawei · 2023FreeBuds 5i
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
JBL Tune Buds
JBL · 2023Tune Buds
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
6.0Noise control & calls5.9
4.9Battery8.9

Why is FreeBuds 5i better than Tune Buds?

  1. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is Tune Buds better than FreeBuds 5i?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 12 h+60%
  2. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 10 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune BudsJBL Tune Buds≈ $559.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—101 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h12 h
Battery life with ANC6 h10 h
Total with charging case—48 h
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.9 g—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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