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7.2Noise control & calls3.0
Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than R50i NC?
- Active noise cancellingYes · R50i NC: No
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.4×
- Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
Why is R50i NC better than FreeBuds Pro 5?
- Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | — |
| Number of drivers | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 10 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 48,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 10 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 38 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 60 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | Yes | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.5 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP57 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
