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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 vs Marshall Motif II A.N.C.

What FreeBuds Pro 5 does better (8) and where Motif II A.N.C. wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.2Score
8 advantages≈ $160
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Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $170
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
6.9Battery6.3
9.5Build & features8.8

Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than Motif II A.N.C.?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Motif II A.N.C.: No
  2. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.4×
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  4. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  5. LDACYes · Motif II A.N.C.: No
  6. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  7. Driver size11 mm vs 6 mm+83%
  8. Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than FreeBuds Pro 5?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 4.3 g+28%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm6 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h6 h
Total with charging case38 h—
Battery capacity60 mAh—
Charging time1 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g4.3 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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