1Soundcore · 2026P31i9.24% cheaper ≈ $45 Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 HzBattery life with ANC 8 h vs 7 h Compare with FreeBuds SE 5 MAXCompare
2OnePlus · 2026Nord Buds 49.44% pricier ≈ $45 Battery life 13 h vs 10 hDriver size 12 mm vs 10 mm Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) LDAC Compare with FreeBuds SE 5 MAXCompare
3Philips · 2026TAT30009% cheaper ≈ $40 Water resistance (IPx) IPx4 vs IPx5 Compare with FreeBuds SE 5 MAXCompare
4Cellular Line · 2026NEBIT4% pricier ≈ $45 Active noise cancelling Water resistance (IPx) IPx4 vs IPx5 Compare with FreeBuds SE 5 MAXCompare
5Skullcandy · 2026Dime 36011% pricier ≈ $50 Battery life 8 h vs 10 hWater resistance (IPx) IPx4 vs IPx5 Compare with FreeBuds SE 5 MAXCompare
6Honor · 2026Choice Earbuds S88.57% cheaper ≈ $40 Driver size 11 mm vs 10 mm Battery life 8 h vs 10 hWater resistance (IPx) IPx4 vs IPx5 Compare with FreeBuds SE 5 MAXCompare
7Soundcore · 2026P42i9.442% pricier ≈ $65 Battery life 12 h vs 10 hBattery life with ANC 8.5 h vs 7 hHighest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz Earbud weight (each) 4.4 g vs 4.3 g Compare with FreeBuds SE 5 MAXCompare
8QCY · 2026MeloBuds A30 kabellose Ohrhörer ANC, Bluetooth 6.027% cheaper ≈ $35 Active noise cancelling Compare with FreeBuds SE 5 MAXCompare
9OPPO · 2026Enco Air58.418% pricier ≈ $55 Battery life 13 h vs 10 hDriver size 12 mm vs 10 mm Active noise cancelling Compare with FreeBuds SE 5 MAXCompare
10QCY · 2026MeloBuds A30 Kabellose Ohrhörer ANC Bluetooth 6.0 LDAC IPX5 golden31% cheaper ≈ $30 Active noise cancelling Compare with FreeBuds SE 5 MAXCompare