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9.6Sound8.2
7.2Noise control & calls5.4
4.6Battery7.5
3.9Build & features7.8
Why is FreeBuds Pro 4 better than Buds 5 Pro?
- Number of drivers2 vs 12×
- Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%
- Lowest frequency14 Hz vs 15 Hz+7%
Why is Buds 5 Pro better than FreeBuds Pro 4?
- Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
- Battery life with ANC5 h vs 8 h+60%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- Total with charging case33 h vs 40 h+21%
- aptXNo · FreeBuds Pro 4: Yes
- Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
- Battery capacity55 mAh vs 64 mAh+16%
- Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 50,000 Hz+4%
- Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 5.6 g+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Planar magnetic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Number of drivers | 2 | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | 14 Hz | 15 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 48,000 Hz | 50,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Head tracking | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 3 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 10 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 5 h | 8 h |
| Total with charging case | 33 h | 40 h |
| Battery capacity | 55 mAh | 64 mAh |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 4,5 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | Yes | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.8 g | 5.6 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
