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Huawei FreeBuds SE 5 MAX vs JLab GO Sport ANC

What FreeBuds SE 5 MAX does better (2) and where GO Sport ANC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds SE 5 MAX
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds SE 5 MAX
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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JLab GO Sport ANC
JLab · 2026GO Sport ANC
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $45
4.4Sound2.9
7.2Noise control & calls5.2
7.8Battery9.2

Why is FreeBuds SE 5 MAX better than GO Sport ANC?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · GO Sport ANC: No
  2. LDACYes · GO Sport ANC: No

Why is GO Sport ANC better than FreeBuds SE 5 MAX?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 35 h3.5×
  2. Battery life with ANC7 h vs 8.5 h+21%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h35 h
Battery life with ANC7 h8.5 h
Total with charging case—35 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g—
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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