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3.0Noise control & calls5.3
9.5Battery7.4
9.7Build & features7.7
Why is FreeClip 2 better than Buds 5 Pro?
- Battery life38 h vs 10 h3.8×
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%
- Earbud weight (each)5.1 g vs 5.6 g+10%
Why is Buds 5 Pro better than FreeClip 2?
- Active noise cancellingNo · FreeClip 2: Yes
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · FreeClip 2: Yes
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 50,000 Hz2.5×
- aptXNo · FreeClip 2: Yes
- LDACNo · FreeClip 2: Yes
- Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 15 Hz+33%
- Battery capacity60 mAh vs 64 mAh+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Open-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10.8 mm | 11 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 15 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 50,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Head tracking | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 3 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 38 h | 10 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 8 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 40 h |
| Battery capacity | 60 mAh | 64 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 4,5 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.1 g | 5.6 g |
| Protection rating | IP57 | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
