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Huawei Freebuds 6i vs Shokz OpenFit Air

What Freebuds 6i does better (4) and where OpenFit Air wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Huawei Freebuds 6i
Huawei · 2024Freebuds 6i
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ $65
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Shokz OpenFit Air
Shokz · 2024OpenFit Air
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
8.6Noise control & calls4.4
5.7Battery3.9

Why is Freebuds 6i better than OpenFit Air?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · OpenFit Air: No
  2. Battery life8 h vs 6 h+33%
  3. Total with charging case35 h vs 20 h+75%
  4. Battery capacity55 mAh vs 40 mAh+38%

Why is OpenFit Air better than Freebuds 6i?

  1. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size11 mm—
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency—50 Hz
Highest frequency—16,000 Hz
Sensitivity—96 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h6 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case35 h20 h
Battery capacity55 mAh40 mAh
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—8.7 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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