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7.2Noise control & calls8.3
7.8Battery8.9
Why is FreeBuds SE 5 MAX better than Nord Buds 4?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Nord Buds 4: No
- LDACYes · Nord Buds 4: No
- Battery life with ANC7 h vs 6 h+17%
Why is Nord Buds 4 better than FreeBuds SE 5 MAX?
- Battery life10 h vs 13 h+30%
- Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 12 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 122 dB |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 6 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 13 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 7 h | 6 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 54 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 6.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.3 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
