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4.4Sound7.3
7.2Noise control & calls8.7
7.8Battery8.5
Why is FreeBuds SE 5 MAX better than P31i?
FreeBuds SE 5 MAX has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is P31i better than FreeBuds SE 5 MAX?
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
- Battery life with ANC7 h vs 8 h+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | — |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive ANC | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction (claimed) | — | 52 dB |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | — | 6 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 10 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 7 h | 8 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 50 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 3,5 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 6.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Colours | — | Midnight Black, Pearl White, Light Blue, Rose Gold |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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