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Huawei FreeBuds 5i vs Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2

What FreeBuds 5i does better (0) and where CMF Buds Pro 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Huawei · 2023FreeBuds 5i
6.6Score
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2
Nothing · 2024CMF Buds Pro 2
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
6.0Noise control & calls8.4
4.9Battery8.2

Why is FreeBuds 5i better than CMF Buds Pro 2?

FreeBuds 5i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is CMF Buds Pro 2 better than FreeBuds 5i?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 11 h+47%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 7 h+17%
  4. Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h11 h
Battery life with ANC6 h7 h
Total with charging case—43 h
Battery capacity—60 mAh
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.9 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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