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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 vs Huawei FreeClip 2

What FreeBuds Pro 5 does better (5) and where FreeClip 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $160
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Huawei FreeClip 2
Huawei · 2026FreeClip 2
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $170
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
6.9Battery9.5
9.5Build & features9.7

Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than FreeClip 2?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · FreeClip 2: No
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · FreeClip 2: No
  3. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.4×
  4. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  5. LDACYes · FreeClip 2: No

Why is FreeClip 2 better than FreeBuds Pro 5?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 38 h4.2×
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 5.1 g+8%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm10.8 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h38 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case38 h—
Battery capacity60 mAh60 mAh
Charging time1 h—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
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)5.5 g5.1 g
Protection ratingIP57IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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