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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Pro 5 | Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $215.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $207.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦301,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦290,000 (Stored estimate) |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Pro 5 | Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Huawei | Xiaomi |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless Earbuds |
| Launch Date | February 26, 2026 (global, ahead of MWC 2026) | February 27, 2025 (China); March 2, 2025 (global, MWC) |
| Model Name | HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 | Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro |
| Price | €199/£179 (~$215 USD); promo €169/£149 | Global €199.99 (~$207 USD); China CNY 1,299/1,499 |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS4 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Pro 5 | Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 11mm + micro-planar tweeter | 11mm coaxial triple-driver |
| Driver Type | Dual driver: ultra-linear dual-magnet + micro-planar diaphragm | Coaxial triple driver: dual-magnetic dynamic + planar tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 48kHz | 15Hz - 50kHz |
| Sound Features | Intelligent dual-engine ANC, conversation awareness, dynamic EQ | Spatial audio with head tracking, AI speech-to-text, Wi-Fi audio streaming (Wi-Fi edition) |
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE8 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Pro 5 | Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, dual-engine ANC (claimed 220% more reduction vs Pro 4); up to 100dB call noise suppression | Yes, up to 55dB ultra-wideband adaptive ANC |
| App Support | HUAWEI AI Life app | Xiaomi Earbuds app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, dynamic EQ | Yes |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | — | Yes, as low as 50 ms (LE Audio) |
| Sound Modes | ANC / Awareness / General | ANC / Transparency / Off, Spatial Audio |
| Touch Controls | Yes, touch/swipe/pinch | Yes, customizable via app |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes, conversation-awareness mode | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes (Celia, Google Assistant, Siri — device-dependent) | Google Assistant / Siri (via phone); AI transcription |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Pro 5 | Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | BLE, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0, dual-device | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual-device | Yes, dual-device |
| Range | — | 10m (open space) |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC 5.0; up to 4.6Mbps via NearLink 2.0 | SBC, AAC, aptX Lossless (48kHz/24-bit) |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | Not supported |
BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Pro 5 | Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Available | Sand, White, Grey, Blue | Titan Gray, Ceramic White, Translucent Black |
| Dimensions | Earbud 29.1 x 21.8 x 23.7mm; Case ~65.5-66.1 x 46.7-47.0 x 23-24mm | Earbud 25.78 x 31.39 x 21.24mm; Case 60.5 x 48.45 x 26.79mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear with silicone tips, stem design | In-ear with silicone tips |
| Ingress Protection | IP57 (earbuds), IP54 (case) | IP54 |
| Materials | Plastic/metal-accented shell, champagne-finish case | Plastic housing, silicone tips |
| Weight | Earbud ~5.5g; Case 43-46g | Earbud 5.6g; Case 41.8g |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Pro 5 | Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Device Battery Capacity | 60mAh per earbud; 537mAh case | Earbud 53-64mAh; Case 570mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, ~1 hr wired charge time | Yes, 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 38 hrs with case (ANC off, AAC); ~22-25 hrs (ANC on) | 8-10 hrs; up to 40 hrs with case |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, ~2 hr wireless charge time | — |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Pro 5 | Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Count | 8 total (3 mics + 1 bone conduction per earbud) | 3 mics per earbud |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Mic array + bone conduction mic, AI-enhanced noise cancellation | 3-mic AI noise reduction |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Touch gesture / voice wake | — |
BOX CONTENTS6 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Pro 5 | Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | USB-C cable |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 4 silicone sizes | Multiple silicone sizes |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | Charging case |
| Main Device | 2x earbuds | 2x earbuds |
| User Manual | Quick start guide | Yes |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
COMPATIBILITY3 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Pro 5 | Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS, HarmonyOS 6, Windows, macOS | Android, iOS |
| Profiles Supported | — | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, BLE |
| Supported Devices | Bluetooth 6.0/NearLink-capable devices for full feature set | Bluetooth 5.4+; Wi-Fi edition streams direct from Wi-Fi |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | FreeBuds Pro 5 | Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | Huawei's 2026 flagship — first with Bluetooth 6.0 and NearLink 2.0 streaming, plus a dual-engine ANC system claimed to more than double the noise reduction of its predecessor. | Xiaomi's most advanced earbuds yet — rare Wi-Fi audio streaming edition, coaxial triple driver, and up to 55dB ANC. |