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FreeBuds 5i
Affordable earbuds with ANC and high-resolution audio
December 1, 202299 $ at launchActive noise cancellation
7.5 hEarbud only
28 hWith case
IP54Resistance
5.2Bluetooth
Lineage DNA
Tracked since FreeBuds (2018), the first model in the line.
Battery life (earbud)
7.5 h+150% since the 1st model★ line record
Total battery life (case)
28 h+180% since the 1st model
Weight per earbud
4.9 g+9% since the 1st model
Launch price
99 $-38% since the 1st model★ line record
Comfort & durability
Weight per earbud4.9 g
CertificationIP54
Battery life
Earbud only7.5 h
With case28 h
General
Release dateDecember 1, 2022
Launch price99 $
Compared to FreeBuds 4E
- +Gains active noise cancellation (ANC)
- ++88% earbud-only battery life
- ++27% total battery life with case
- -20% heavier per earbud
- ·IP54 rating vs IPX4
- +Gains multipoint
- ·SBC, AAC, LDAC codecs vs SBC, AAC
- +$30 cheaper at launch
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