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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds 5 | Enco X3i |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $139.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $139.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦195,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦195,000 (Stored estimate) |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds 5 | Enco X3i |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Huawei | OPPO |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless Earbuds |
| Launch Date | April 17, 2023 (global retail) | June 19, 2024 (Europe global) |
| Model Name | HUAWEI FreeBuds 5 | OPPO Enco X3i |
| Price | $139 / £139 / €159 (global) | €129.90 (~$139 USD) |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS5 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds 5 | Enco X3i |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 11mm | 10.4mm woofer + 6mm tweeter |
| Driver Type | Dual-magnetic dynamic driver | Dual dynamic drivers (woofer + tweeter) |
| Frequency Response | 16Hz - 40kHz | 15Hz - 40kHz |
| Sensitivity | — | 110±1.3dB @1kHz |
| Sound Features | Adaptive Ear Matching (AEM) personalized tuning | Golden Sound 2.0 auto tuning, Hi-Res LHDC 5.0 (96kHz/24-bit) |
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE8 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds 5 | Enco X3i |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, ANC 3.0 with ear-shape adaptive tuning | Up to 49dB ANC |
| App Support | HUAWEI AI Life app | HeyMelody app, Google Fast Pair |
| Customizable EQ | Yes | Automatic EQ personalization (Golden Sound 2.0) |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Yes, dynamic low-latency gaming mode | 94ms latency mode |
| Sound Modes | ANC / Awareness / General | ANC, Normal |
| Touch Controls | Yes, capacitive touch on stem | Yes, touch surface |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes, Awareness mode | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes (Celia, Google Assistant, Siri — device-dependent) | — |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION5 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds 5 | Enco X3i |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual-device | Yes, dual-device connection |
| Range | — | 10m |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | Not supported |
BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds 5 | Enco X3i |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Available | Ceramic White, Silver Frost, Coral Orange | Electric Blue, Meteor Grey |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud 31.68 x 20.22 x 24.4mm; Case 58.72 x 50.15 x 25.81mm |
| Form Factor | Semi-open, water-droplet shape, no ear-tip seal | In-ear |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (earbuds) | IP55 (earbuds) |
| Materials | Polished plastic/ceramic-finish shell | — |
| Weight | Earbud ~5.4g; Case ~45g | Earbud 4.8g; Case 40.8g |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds 5 | Enco X3i |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Device Battery Capacity | 42mAh per earbud; 505mAh case | 58mAh earbud; 520mAh case |
| Fast Charging | Yes, ~2 hrs playback from 5-min charge | 10-min charge ≈ 2 hrs playback |
| Total Playtime | Up to 30 hrs with case (ANC off); ~20 hrs (ANC on) | AAC ANC off: 10h/44h with case; ANC on: 6.5h/28h with case |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi-certified | Not supported |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds 5 | Enco X3i |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Count | Triple-mic per earbud | 3 mics per earbud |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Triple-mic array with call noise cancellation | 3-mic speech separation + ANC system |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Touch gesture / voice wake | — |
BOX CONTENTS6 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds 5 | Enco X3i |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | USB-C cable |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (open/semi-in-ear) | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | — |
| Main Device | 2x earbuds | Earbuds + charging case |
| User Manual | Quick start guide | — |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
COMPATIBILITY2 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds 5 | Enco X3i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS, HarmonyOS, Windows, macOS | Android, iOS |
| Supported Devices | Bluetooth 5.2+ smartphones/tablets/laptops | Bluetooth 5.x smartphones/tablets/laptops |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | FreeBuds 5 | Enco X3i |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | Bold water-droplet design, and Huawei's first in-ear-style earbud with a triple-microphone system. | Dual-driver 'i' series flagship-lite earbuds, combining a woofer/tweeter setup with 49dB ANC and Hi-Res LHDC 5.0 audio for global markets. |