Audio · True wirelessHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5BrandHuawei
Card updated2026-10-28
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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
The short answerHuawei's flagship wireless noise-cancelling earbuds, built around NearLink connection and AI-aware ANC. IP57 earbuds and about 5 to 6 hours per charge with ANC on.
USUS price (pre-tax)Not sold in the US
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What differs between versions
ItemChina modelUS model
China vs US versionChina-market version sold on Huawei's China siteNo official US sale
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Who it’s for / pitfalls
Good for
- Huawei phone users who want NearLink connection and noise cancelling
- Commuters and frequent travelers who wear earbuds a lot
Not for
- People who need LHDC or Apt-X codecs
- Buyers who want US-market support, since Huawei has no official US sale
Known pitfalls
- Codecs are SBC, AAC, L2HC and LDAC only; LHDC and Apt-X are not supported
- Battery figures come from Huawei's lab tests with a Mate 70 series phone, so real use will differ
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Key specs
- Noise cancelling
- Active noise cancelling, call noise reduction, dynamic noise reduction, Transparency
- Battery (earbuds)
- About 8-9 hours ANC off, 5-6 hours ANC on (depends on mode)
- Battery (with case)
- About 33-38 hours ANC off, 22-25 hours ANC on with the case
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, L2HC, LDAC; no LHDC or Apt-X
- Water resistance
- Earbuds IP57, case IP54
- Case charging
- USB Type-C, wireless charging up to 5 W
- Multipoint
- Bluetooth dual-device connection; multi-device connection needs HarmonyOS 3.0+ Huawei phones or tablets
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 6.0, NearLink E2.0
- Weight
- About 5.5 g per earbud, case about 43 g
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Also consider
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AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Standard
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods 5 with Active Noise CancellationAbout the sameWorth waiting
AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation
An open-fit earbud with Active Noise Cancellation up to 1.5x stronger than AirPods 4, the H2 chip and IP57 protection. It pairs easily with iPhone.
US$129CNNo price yet
Price alert02AudioXiaomi Buds 5 Pro StandardAbout the same
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Standard
These are China-model specs. Buds 5 Pro comes in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi versions with different battery and codec support, so check which version you want first.
USNot sold in the USCN¥849
Price alert03AudioAirPods Pro 3Cheaper in the USWorth waiting
AirPods Pro 3
In-ear active noise cancelling earbuds with the H2 chip, heart-rate sensing and an IP57 rating for dust, sweat and water. At $249 in the US vs ¥1,899 in China (about $50 less), the US is the cheaper buy.
US$249CN¥1,899
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