Apple AirPods 5 vs Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 has a newer model: Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 →

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple AirPods 5 and Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 are closely matched overall (within 1 point).
  • Key differences: battery life per charge, where Apple AirPods 5 has 6 vs 5 h; only Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 has wireless charging case; weight per earbud, where Apple AirPods 5 is 1.5 g lighter; IP rating, where Apple AirPods 5 has IP57 vs IP54; Bluetooth version, where Apple AirPods 5 has Bluetooth 5.3 vs Bluetooth 5.2.
Apple AirPods 5 and Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 are closely matched
Apple AirPods 5 · 81 overall, #18 of 68
77
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 · 79 overall, #23 of 68
76
Key differences
  • Battery Life per ChargeApple AirPods 5 6 vs 5 h
  • Wireless Charging CaseHuawei FreeBuds Pro 4 only
  • Weight per EarbudApple AirPods 5 1.5 g lighter
  • IP RatingApple AirPods 5 IP57 vs IP54
  • Bluetooth VersionApple AirPods 5 Bluetooth 5.3 vs Bluetooth 5.2

Scores by Category

FreeBuds Pro 4 wins 2 of 6 categories · AirPods 5 wins 1

CategoryAirPods 5FreeBuds Pro 4Lead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Battery
+5
Connectivity
+7
Build
+25
Audio
Tie
Calls
Tie

Physical Comparison

AirPods 5
32.3g
Weight
FreeBuds Pro 4
47g
Weight
AirPods 5
4.3g
Weight
FreeBuds Pro 4
5.8g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
AirPods 5
FreeBuds Pro 4
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Yes
Yes

Noise Cancelling

Feature
AirPods 5
FreeBuds Pro 4
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
AirPods 5
FreeBuds Pro 4
Battery Life per Charge
6 h20% more
5 h
Total Battery Life with Case
N/A
23 h
Quick Charge
Yes
N/A
Wireless Charging Case
No
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
AirPods 5
FreeBuds Pro 4
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
N/A
Yes

Calls

Feature
AirPods 5
FreeBuds Pro 4
Microphones per Earbud
3
3

Build

Feature
AirPods 5
FreeBuds Pro 4
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
4.3 g26% less
5.8 g
Case Weight
32.3 g31% less
47 g

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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