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6.8Sound4.8
6.0Noise control & calls7.2
4.9Battery3.8
5.0Build & features4.8
Why is FreeBuds 5i better than EAH-AZ40M2?
- Battery life7.5 h vs 7 h+7%
- Battery life with ANC6 h vs 5 h+20%
- Driver size10 mm vs 6 mm+67%
Why is EAH-AZ40M2 better than FreeBuds 5i?
EAH-AZ40M2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 6 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | 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 | 7 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | 5 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 24 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 | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Alexa |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.9 g | 5 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
