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Huawei FreeBuds SE 5 MAX vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8

What FreeBuds SE 5 MAX does better (4) and where Redmi Buds 8 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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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Buds 8
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $45
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
7.8Battery5.4

Why is FreeBuds SE 5 MAX better than Redmi Buds 8?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. LDACYes · Redmi Buds 8: No
  3. Battery life with ANC7 h vs 6 h+17%
  4. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%

Why is Redmi Buds 8 better than FreeBuds SE 5 MAX?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 11 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h11 h
Battery life with ANC7 h6 h
Total with charging case—12 h
Battery capacity—44 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLHDC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g—
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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