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  3. FreeBuds Pro 5 vs OpenFit Air 2

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 vs Shokz OpenFit Air 2

What FreeBuds Pro 5 does better (8) and where OpenFit Air 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.2Score
8 advantages≈ $160
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Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenFit Air 2
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $120
6.9Battery6.0
9.5Build & features7.3

Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than OpenFit Air 2?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenFit Air 2: No
  2. Battery life9 h vs 8 h+12%
  3. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.4×
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  5. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  6. LDACYes · OpenFit Air 2: No
  7. Total with charging case38 h vs 36 h+6%
  8. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 7.2 g+31%

Why is OpenFit Air 2 better than FreeBuds Pro 5?

  1. Driver size11 mm vs 11.8 mm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5≈ $1609.2
Shokz OpenFit Air 2Shokz OpenFit Air 2≈ $1207.6
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size11 mm11.8 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity—98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case38 h36 h
Battery capacity60 mAh—
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66.1
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 g7.2 g
Protection ratingIP57IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Ice Blue, White
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes

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