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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 vs Soundcore P30i

What FreeBuds Pro 5 does better (7) and where P30i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.3Score
7 advantages≈ $160
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Soundcore P30i
Soundcore · 2024P30i
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $30
7.2Noise control & calls8.4
7.0Battery8.6
9.5Build & features5.8

Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than P30i?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · P30i: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  3. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.4×
  4. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  5. LDACYes · P30i: No
  6. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  7. Driver size11 mm vs 10 mm+10%

Why is P30i better than FreeBuds Pro 5?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
  2. Total with charging case38 h vs 45 h+18%
  3. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 4.3 g+28%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P30iSoundcore P30i≈ $308.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm10 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
Noise reduction (claimed)—42 dB
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h10 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case38 h45 h
Battery capacity60 mAh—
Charging time1 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
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 g4.3 g
Protection ratingIP57IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, White, Sky Blue, Green, Pink
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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