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6.0Noise control & calls7.2
4.9Battery7.4
5.0Build & features6.0
Why is FreeBuds 5i better than Tune Flex 2?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Tune Flex 2: No
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- LDACYes · Tune Flex 2: No
Why is Tune Flex 2 better than FreeBuds 5i?
- Battery life7.5 h vs 12 h+60%
- Battery life with ANC6 h vs 8 h+33%
- Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
- Earbud weight (each)4.9 g vs 4.2 g+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 12 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 13 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7.5 h | 12 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | 8 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 24 h |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 15 min → 4 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| 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 | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.9 g | 4.2 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 |
