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Huawei FreeBuds SE 5 MAX vs JLab JBuds Open Sport 2

What FreeBuds SE 5 MAX does better (4) and where JBuds Open Sport 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds SE 5 MAX
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds SE 5 MAX
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $45
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JLab JBuds Open Sport 2
JLab · 2026JBuds Open Sport 2
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $55
7.8Battery6.6
8.9Build & features7.0

Why is FreeBuds SE 5 MAX better than JBuds Open Sport 2?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · JBuds Open Sport 2: No
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 13.8 g3.2×
  4. LDACYes · JBuds Open Sport 2: No

Why is JBuds Open Sport 2 better than FreeBuds SE 5 MAX?

  1. Driver size10 mm vs 14.2 mm+42%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm14.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case—45 h
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g13.8 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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