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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 vs Soundcore Sport X20

What FreeBuds Pro 5 does better (7) and where Sport X20 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.3Score
7 advantages≈ $160
vs
Soundcore Sport X20
Soundcore · 2024Sport X20
9.3Score
5 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls5.8
7.0Battery8.0
9.5Build & features9.5

Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than Sport X20?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Sport X20: No
  2. Charging time1 h vs 3 h3×
  3. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.4×
  4. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  5. LDACYes · Sport X20: No
  6. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  7. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 6.5 g+18%

Why is Sport X20 better than FreeBuds Pro 5?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 12 h+33%
  2. Total with charging case38 h vs 48 h+26%
  3. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 7 h+17%
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  5. Dust protection (IP)5 vs 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm11 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
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h12 h
Battery life with ANC6 h7 h
Total with charging case38 h48 h
Battery capacity60 mAh—
Charging time1 h3 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 g6.5 g
Protection ratingIP57IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Dust protection (IP)56
Colours—Black, White, Green
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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