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Huawei FreeBuds 6 vs Shokz OpenFit Air

What FreeBuds 6 does better (6) and where OpenFit Air wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds 6
Huawei · 2025FreeBuds 6
5.6Score
6 advantages≈ $120
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Shokz OpenFit Air
Shokz · 2024OpenFit Air
4.0Score
3 advantages≈ $75
6.0Noise control & calls4.2
4.0Battery3.7
5.0Build & features2.5

Why is FreeBuds 6 better than OpenFit Air?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · OpenFit Air: No
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenFit Air: No
  3. Total with charging case36 h vs 20 h+80%
  4. Charging time0.5 h vs 1 h2×
  5. LDACYes · OpenFit Air: No
  6. Earbud weight (each)4.9 g vs 8.7 g+78%

Why is OpenFit Air better than FreeBuds 6?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 6 h+20%
  2. Highest frequency2,000 Hz vs 16,000 Hz8×
  3. Battery capacity39 mAh vs 40 mAh+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typePlanar magneticDynamic
Driver size6 mm—
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency2,000 Hz16,000 Hz
Sensitivity—96 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h6 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case36 h20 h
Battery capacity39 mAh40 mAh
Charging time0.5 h1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.9 g8.7 g
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, White, Pink
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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