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Huawei FreeBuds 6 vs Shokz OpenFit Air 2

What FreeBuds 6 does better (3) and where OpenFit Air 2 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds 6
Huawei · 2025FreeBuds 6
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $120
vs
Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenFit Air 2
7.6Score
6 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
4.0Battery6.0
5.0Build & features7.3

Why is FreeBuds 6 better than OpenFit Air 2?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenFit Air 2: No
  2. LDACYes · OpenFit Air 2: No
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.9 g vs 7.2 g+47%

Why is OpenFit Air 2 better than FreeBuds 6?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 8 h+60%
  2. Lowest frequency50 Hz vs 20 Hz2.5×
  3. Highest frequency2,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz10×
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  5. Driver size6 mm vs 11.8 mm+97%
  6. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6.1+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typePlanar magnetic—
Driver size6 mm11.8 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency50 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency2,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity—98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Adaptive ANCYes—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h8 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case36 h36 h
Battery capacity39 mAh—
Charging time0.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26.1
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 g7.2 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Ice Blue, White
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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