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  3. FreeBuds Pro 5 vs OpenFit 2

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 vs Shokz OpenFit 2

What FreeBuds Pro 5 does better (9) and where OpenFit 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.2Score
9 advantages≈ $160
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Shokz OpenFit 2
Shokz · 2025OpenFit 2
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $170
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
6.9Battery8.7
9.5Build & features7.0

Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than OpenFit 2?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · OpenFit 2: No
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenFit 2: No
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 50 Hz5×
  4. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 16,000 Hz3×
  5. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  6. LDACYes · OpenFit 2: No
  7. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%
  8. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 9.4 g+71%
  9. Battery capacity60 mAh vs 56 mAh+7%

Why is OpenFit 2 better than FreeBuds Pro 5?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 11 h+22%
  2. Total with charging case38 h vs 48 h+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5≈ $1609.2
Shokz OpenFit 2Shokz OpenFit 2≈ $1706.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm—
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency10 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz16,000 Hz
Sensitivity—94 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h11 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case38 h48 h
Battery capacity60 mAh56 mAh
Charging time1 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g9.4 g
Protection ratingIP57IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Beige
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes

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