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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM5

What FreeBuds Pro 2 does better (4) and where WF-1000XM5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2
Huawei · 2022FreeBuds Pro 2
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $190
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony · 2023WF-1000XM5
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls8.7
4.3Battery7.4

Why is FreeBuds Pro 2 better than WF-1000XM5?

  1. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.4×
  2. Total with charging case30 h vs 24 h+25%
  3. Lowest frequency14 Hz vs 20 Hz+43%
  4. Driver size11 mm vs 8.4 mm+31%

Why is WF-1000XM5 better than FreeBuds Pro 2?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 12 h+71%
  2. Battery life with ANC4 h vs 8 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM5Sony WF-1000XM5≈ $1807.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm8.4 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency14 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h12 h
Battery life with ANC4 h8 h
Total with charging case30 h24 h
Battery capacity55 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.9 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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