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Huawei

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Name: Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Brand: Huawei
SKU: B0GL1GLW5X

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noise cancelling & sound

8.2/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

8.2

0.010.0

At 8.2, its noise cancelling beats 68% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 93 of the 266 we've cataloged.

4.7/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.7

1.05.0

At 4.7, its audio quality beats 49% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 63 of the 266 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

9.13 hAbove average

9.13 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 249 of 266 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

38 hAbove average

38 h

7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 266 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP57

IPX436%IP5516%IP5415%IP574%

IP57 appears on 4% of the 245 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 9.13 h
Battery Life With Case: 38 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes: 40 min
Battery Life Anc On: 6 h
Charging Case Capacity: 537 mAh
Earbud Capacity: 60 mAh

Build

IP Rating: IP57
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 6.0
Bluetooth Codec: AAC, LDAC, LC3
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 65.5 x 46.7 x 22.98 mm mm
Color Options: Blue, grey, sand, white
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L, XS
Weight Per Earbud: 5.5 g
Weight With Case: 48.5 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Find My Device: Find My Device (Google)
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes

Microphone

Noise Reduction Type: AI-powered

Sound

Ambient Levels: 3 levels
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Depth: 220 dB
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count: 2
Driver Size: 11 mm
Driver Type: Hybrid
Frequency Response: 10-48000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 48000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 10 Hz
Adaptive Anc: Yes

Lab data

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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	15.4
25	15.0
32	13.7
40	11.8
50	10.1
63	8.7
80	7.3
100	5.2
125	3.4
160	1.8
200	2.1
250	2.8
315	2.7
400	2.5
500	3.0
630	1.9
800	0.4
1000	0.0
1250	1.8
1600	2.5
2000	5.6
2500	10.2
3150	8.9
4000	7.6
5000	9.1
6300	10.2
8000	8.3
10000	7.1
12500	5.3
16000	-3.3
20000	-14.2

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-1.5
26	0.0
33	1.1
41	0.9
52	-0.4
65	1.4
82	1.9
103	1.3
130	2.4
163	3.3
205	4.0
259	4.8
325	4.3
410	8.2
516	7.4
613	7.0
772	10.4
972	11.8
1220	13.7
1540	16.1
1940	19.7
2440	25.6
3070	35.1
3870	28.7
4870	17.1
6130	15.5
7720	23.0
9720	31.4
12200	18.5
15400	36.6
19400	31.2

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	-6.1
26	4.2
33	11.0
41	15.9
52	20.9
65	31.1
82	34.2
103	30.3
130	34.8
163	36.1
205	36.0
259	34.7
325	21.5
410	28.7
516	31.1
613	22.6
772	21.4
972	18.5
1220	20.5
1540	22.6
1940	27.2
2440	32.7
3070	34.8
3870	25.7
4870	18.6
6130	24.0
7720	20.2
9720	25.7
12200	18.1
15400	28.7
19400	28.2

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

8.1/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed March 2026

Noise cancelling8.2

Isolation5.7

Battery life7.3

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity9.0

Design7.0

The verdict

If you are looking for premium wireless earbuds that are packed with features, but you don't want to spend the high price tags of Sony, Bose, and Apple, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 are a good option.

✓What we like

✓Comfort

✓Features

✓Durability

✓Lossless streaming

✕What could be better

✕Microphones struggle with background noise

✕Bass emphasis

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