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8.6Sound5.9
7.4Battery8.6
7.7Build & features5.4
Why is Buds 5 Pro better than Sound Party?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Sound Party: No
- Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 60 Hz4×
- Highest frequency50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.5×
- aptXYes · Sound Party: No
- LDACYes · Sound Party: No
Why is Sound Party better than Buds 5 Pro?
- Battery life10 h vs 26 h2.6×
- Battery capacity64 mAh vs 5,200 mAh81.2×
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
- Dust protection (IP)5 vs 6+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | — |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | 11 mm | — |
| Number of drivers | 1 | — |
| Output power | — | 50 W |
| Lowest frequency | 15 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 50,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | Yes |
| Head tracking | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | — |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 3 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 26 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 8 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 64 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 4,5 h | 10 min → 2 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | — | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| NFC pairing | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 1,200 g |
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.6 g | — |
| Width | — | 255 mm |
| Height | — | 92 mm |
| Depth | — | 92 mm |
| Protection rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 6 |
| Colours | — | Black, Orange |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
| Light effects | — | Yes |
