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Huawei FreeBuds 5i vs JBL Vibe Buds

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

Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Huawei · 2023FreeBuds 5i
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
JBL Vibe Buds
JBL · 2023Vibe Buds
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $45
Higher score
6.0Noise control & calls7.2
4.9Battery5.6

Why is FreeBuds 5i better than Vibe Buds?

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

Why is Vibe Buds better than FreeBuds 5i?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 8 h+7%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Vibe BudsJBL Vibe Buds≈ $457.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.9 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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