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6.0Noise control & calls4.2
4.9Battery7.0
5.0Build & features2.6
Why is FreeBuds 5i better than nearphones HA-NP50T?
- Active noise cancellingYes · nearphones HA-NP50T: No
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · nearphones HA-NP50T: No
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- LDACYes · nearphones HA-NP50T: No
- Earbud weight (each)4.9 g vs 8 g+63%
Why is nearphones HA-NP50T better than FreeBuds 5i?
- Battery life7.5 h vs 9.5 h+27%
- Driver size10 mm vs 16 mm+60%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Open-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 16 mm |
| 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 |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7.5 h | 9.5 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | — |
| Total with charging case | — | 38 h |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 15 min → 4 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | 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 | — |
| Low-latency game mode | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.9 g | 8 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
