Apple AirPods Pro 3 VS Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Both the Apple AirPods Pro 3 and the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 are in-ear earbuds, offering a similar form factor for a snug fit. However, there is a slight difference in weight, with the AirPods Pro 3 weighing 10.1 g, while the FreeBuds Pro 5 is slightly heavier at 11 g.

In terms of ingress protection, the AirPods Pro 3 has an IP57 rating, making it more resistant to dust and able to withstand being submerged in water up to a certain depth. The FreeBuds Pro 5, on the other hand, has a lower IP54 rating, meaning it can handle water splashes but may not be as resilient to dust and water immersion.

Both models are wireless, with no cables or neckband, and neither has RGB lighting or a display. The FreeBuds Pro 5 includes wingtips for a more secure fit, whereas the AirPods Pro 3 does not. Both earbuds also feature stereo speakers for an immersive sound experience, and neither includes UV light functionality.

Both the Apple AirPods Pro 3 and the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, ensuring an immersive listening experience. The AirPods Pro 3 supports a wider frequency range, with a lowest frequency of 20 Hz and a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz, while the FreeBuds Pro 5 offers an even broader range, covering 10 Hz to 48,000 Hz.

When it comes to audio technologies, the AirPods Pro 3 supports both spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, providing a more dynamic sound experience. The FreeBuds Pro 5 does not support spatial audio or Dolby Atmos, offering a more traditional sound profile.

Neither product features Dirac Virtuo or a neodymium magnet for additional audio enhancement, as both lack these specific components.

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 offers a battery life of 10 hours on a full charge, while the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 provides 9 hours. Both have a similar charging case capacity, with the AirPods Pro 3 offering 20 additional hours of use, compared to the FreeBuds Pro 5’s 29 hours. When using active noise cancellation (ANC), the AirPods Pro 3 lasts 8 hours, while the FreeBuds Pro 5 lasts 6 hours.

Both products have a charge time of 1.5 hours, but the AirPods Pro 3 has the added convenience of wireless charging, whereas the FreeBuds Pro 5 does not support wireless charging.

Both earbuds feature a rechargeable battery and have a battery level indicator, though neither has a solar power battery.

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 supports fast pairing, while the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 does not. Both models feature a USB Type-C connection, but the Bluetooth versions differ: the AirPods Pro 3 uses Bluetooth 5.3, while the FreeBuds Pro 5 uses the newer Bluetooth 6. Both earbuds offer a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters.

In terms of audio codecs, the AirPods Pro 3 has AAC support, while the FreeBuds Pro 5 includes both LDAC and AAC, but no other high-definition or low-latency codecs like aptX or LDHC.

Neither product supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC, and both can be used wirelessly, but neither includes support for Auracast or any aptX codecs beyond AAC.

Both the Apple AirPods Pro 3 and the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 offer several similar features, including ambient sound mode, in/on-ear detection, and the ability to find the device. Both also support fast charging, include a travel bag, and have voice prompts. Additionally, both can be used as a headset, and the control panel is placed on a device rather than directly on the earbuds themselves.

However, there are a few differences. The AirPods Pro 3 has the ability to read notifications, a built-in translator, a temperature sensor, and a built-in camera remote control function, none of which are available on the FreeBuds Pro 5. On the other hand, the FreeBuds Pro 5 lacks the notification reading and translation features, as well as the temperature sensor and camera remote control.

Both models have a mute function, but the FreeBuds Pro 5 does not include the additional features found in the AirPods Pro 3, such as the temperature sensor or camera control capability.

Both the Apple AirPods Pro 3 and the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 are equipped with a noise-canceling microphone, ensuring clear audio capture during calls or voice commands. There are no differences between the two products in this regard.

Both models feature this technology for enhanced call quality, but no other microphone-related specifications were provided.