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General

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Series

FreeBuds Pro1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Fifth model in the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro line.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

T00234Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/support/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Global support page lists HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 Wireless Charging (T0023) as the only model.

D1202, D1202Z11, D1202Z21, D1202Z31, D1202Z512Maker product pagesoundcoreusa.myshopify.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-anc.jsRead 8 October 2026Official US soundcore store product data lists the colour SKUs Z11, Z21, Z31 and Z51 (D1202Z11 and so on). Selected reference is Black Z11. Non-US D1202311 is excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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194644247409, 194644251673, 194644251680, 1946442517102Maker product pagesoundcoreusa.myshopify.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-anc.jsRead 8 October 2026UPCs in the official US soundcore store product data: Z11 194644247409, Z21 194644251673, Z31 194644251680, Z51 194644251710.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026The maker global and German store pages sell the product.

Available1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-ancRead 8 October 2026Exact P31i maker product page, US reference. Technical claims are not reviewer measurements.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$49.9910Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Anker-soundcore-P31i-Earbuds-with-LDAC-and-ANC-now-available.1162239.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Launch availability article 13 November 2025 explicitly distinguishes $49.99 RRP from $44.99 discount. Not current sale price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1993Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Huawei German store product data: street price 199.00 EUR. The store ran an early price of 169 EUR from 26 February 2026. German price, VAT included as published.8Press articlethe-gadgeteer.com/2026/03/13/7-things-about-the-freebuds-pro-5-worth-knowingRead 14 October 2026Article: 199 EUR in the EU and 179.99 GBP in the UK.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026German Huawei store. The UK Huawei store also carries the product.

US1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-ancRead 8 October 2026US store page in USD. Reference is D1202Z11 Midnight Black. No Nordic or Japanese SKU is substituted.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Sand, White, Grey1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page lists Sand, White, Grey and Blue. The Blue case is vegan leather with other dimensions and weight, and case dimensions are not a variant field, so Blue is left out of this file.

Midnight Black, Pearl White, Light Blue, Rose Gold2Maker product pagesoundcoreusa.myshopify.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-anc.jsRead 8 October 2026Colour variants in the official US soundcore store product data: Z11 Midnight Black, Z21 Pearl White, Z31 Light Blue, Z51 Rose Gold.

Segment

Music1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Listed in the maker Audio range as a flagship pair for sound, noise cancelling and calls. No sport or gaming positioning. SoundGuys calls them all-around earbuds.

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Silicone ear tips in four sizes for a secure seal.

In-ear3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing guide explicitly inserts earbuds into ear canal with correctly sealing tips.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the stems have a high-shine finish.

Stem3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stated in the original maker English D1202 User Guide.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

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Either bud4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P31i-R60i-NC-FAQRead 8 October 2026FAQ 6: putting one earbud in the case and closing lid leaves the other independently usable.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	11	1
Other	Tweeter	6	1

Source2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Speaker section: an ultra-linear dual-magnet driver and an ultra-thin micro planar diaphragm driver.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: 11 mm ultra-linear dual-magnet driver and 6 mm ultra-thin micro planar diaphragm driver. FAQ: 11 mm dynamic driver with four magnets and a 6 mm high-frequency driver. The 6 mm figure is read as a diameter. The planar driver has no matching type option, so it is stored as other.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 11mm dynamic woofer and micro-planar tweeter.

Bsoundcore P31i

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	11

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 states 11 mm driver unit. Transducer count is not inferred from the size row.9Reviewrecordingnow.com/blog/soundcore-p31i-reviewRead 8 October 2026Sound Quality section states 11 mm dynamic drivers. The maker guide supplies size. Per-bud transducer count is not explicitly stated and stays unknown.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Hybrid1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: an ultra-linear dual-magnet driver for bass and an ultra-thin micro planar diaphragm driver for treble.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ and table: two driver types in each earbud.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 11mm dynamic woofer and micro-planar tweeter.

Dynamic9Reviewrecordingnow.com/blog/soundcore-p31i-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact hands-on review Sound Quality section states 11 mm dynamic drivers. Maker manual establishes size. No guessed count or diaphragm alloy composition.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Titanium-coated1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-ancRead 8 October 2026Exact P31i maker product page, US reference. Technical claims are not reviewer measurements.

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min10 HzMax48 kHz1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Footnote: the 10 Hz to 48 kHz range was tested under the L2HC and LDAC codecs over Bluetooth, in Huawei lab tests.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Speaker section: frequency response range 10 Hz to 48 kHz.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 10 Hz to 48 kHz.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 specifications: 20-20 kHz acoustic frequency response. This is not LDAC transmission bandwidth.

Impedance

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14.2Ω3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 specifies 14.2 ohms.

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

48kHz1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: 48 kHz and 24-bit lossless sound with the L2HC 4.0 codec. The footnote says 2.3 Mbps lossless works with a HUAWEI Mate X7 on EMUI 15 or later. Other Huawei devices are listed on the German store. No sample rate is stated for LDAC.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

24bits1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: 48 kHz and 24-bit lossless sound with L2HC 4.0 on supported Huawei phones.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 1 lists HearID Sound in the app. This is a hearing-based profile, not Adaptive EQ.

Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

103Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: custom sound effects with a 10-band EQ.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: a 10-band custom EQ.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

HUAWEI SOUND Balanced, HUAWEI SOUND Voice, HUAWEI SOUND Bass, HUAWEI SOUND Classical, Movie, Podcast, Game, Workout1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page lists HUAWEI SOUND Balanced, Voice, Classical and Bass.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: four HUAWEI SOUND effects (Balanced, Voice, Bass, Classical) and four scenario effects (Movie, Podcast, Game, Workout). An AI sound effect and custom effects are separate and not stored as presets.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: 8 preset profiles.

soundcore Signature, Acoustic, Bass Booster, Bass Reducer, Classical6Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p31i-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual exact-review Sound Effects screenshot read at full size: soundcore Signature, Acoustic, Bass Booster, Bass Reducer, Classical. More is navigation, not a preset. Custom EQ bands are not shown and remain unknown. Source screenshot: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beb251ab40b9dd2724c2f46/6588a8d7-d293-4581-a82a-d85d43d8c886/Soundcore%2BP31i%2Bsound%2Beffects%2Bapp.PNG7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p31iRead 8 October 2026Exact P31i FAQ names Bass Booster and Bass Reducer. Other unnamed preset names not borrowed from P30i.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Unlimited Spatial Audio1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page name: Unlimited Spatial Audio.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Spatial Audio without limits with a 3D sound field and head tracking.

Spatial Audio3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stated in the original maker English D1202 User Guide.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: 360 degree sound with head tracking and unlimited spatial audio on any device or content.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the spatial audio modes are Off, Fixed and Head Tracking.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026The review does not cover head tracking. The maker pages do.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: dual-engine AI noise cancellation with two drivers used for noise cancellation.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Audio Technology list includes Intelligent Dual-engine ANC.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-ancRead 8 October 2026Exact P31i maker product page, US reference. Technical claims are not reviewer measurements.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the Dual-Engine ANC model adapts automatically to your surroundings. Cozy, General and Ultra are other ANC models. The number of strength levels is not stored.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-ancRead 8 October 2026ANC automatically selects a strength based on surroundings.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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56Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p31i-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact app observation: manual strengths 1-5. Adaptive and Transport/Outdoor/Indoor profiles are not counted as additional levels.

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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52dB1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-ancRead 8 October 2026Up to 52 dB claimed maximum. Maker internal test, frequency not stated. Not average broadband attenuation.

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: Awareness Mode.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Audio Technology list includes Awareness Mode and Human Voice Transparency.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stated in the original maker English D1202 User Guide.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes6Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p31i-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact app observation distinguishes Fully Transparent and Vocal Mode, selectable profiles rather than an inferred numeric range.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: Conversation Awareness switches to Awareness mode when you start talking and back when you stop. Off by default.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Audio Technology list includes Conversation Awareness.

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: calls stay clear in noise up to 100 dB and wind up to 10 m/s. This is a call voice claim. The processing method is not stated.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-ancRead 8 October 2026Maker specifically names wind-noise reduction algorithm for calls. Separate selectable ANC/transparency wind processing is documented by Scarbir.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The tuning is bass-forward. The 10-band custom equalizer can reduce the bass emphasis.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026Reviewer notes on a unit supplied by the maker. The firmware, codec and target curve are not reported. No numeric bass or treble value is stored.

Warm tuning, emphasized bass and slightly underemphasized treble.8Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p31iRead 8 October 2026Public sound-profile teaser: Warm. Test bench 2.3. Full curve, EQ/ANC/codec and test settings are member-only and not accessed.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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4dB8Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p31iRead 8 October 2026Public sound-profile teaser reports bass emphasis 4 dB relative to RTINGS target on bench 2.3. Exact test settings not public.

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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-3dB8Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p31iRead 8 October 2026Public sound-profile teaser reports treble underemphasis 3 dB relative to RTINGS target on bench 2.3. Exact test settings not public.

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Vocals were clear without added distortion in ideal conditions. In a loud office or on the street the microphones struggled to block background noise.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026Reviewer ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant tests. Phone and codec are not reported. No numeric microphone value is stored.

Speech is clear in quiet conditions. Background noise can make the voice dip, with larger dips in wind.6Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p31i-reviewRead 8 October 2026Own phone/video call observations with quiet, incidental noise and wind. Exact source host, codec, firmware and test level not stated. No numerical SNR or latency inferred. Reviewer battery approximate observations lack documented full-discharge method, omitted.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	9.13

Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys standardised test: 9 hours 8 minutes on one charge. SoundGuys states in its method that music peaks at 75 dB SPL and ANC is on when available. The review does not repeat the ANC state or the codec. The result is well above the 6 h ANC-on claim and about equal to the 9 h ANC-off AAC claim, which the maker tests at 50 percent volume. Unit supplied by the maker, one-week test.

Bsoundcore P31i

Hours (h)
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Source8Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p31iRead 8 October 2026Public exact-review P41i comparison reports tested continuous P31i runtime 7.3 h, rounded as published. Test bench 2.3, exact ANC/codec/volume/firmware not public. No settings borrowed from generic methodology or estimated case total. Detailed locked results not accessed.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

63Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: 3 microphones plus VPU plus DNN. The row does not say per earbud. MobileMasr states 3 microphones per earbud, so 3 per earbud across two earbuds is stored as 6.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: eight microphones total, 3 silicon microphones per earbud plus a bone conduction microphone. The review text implies 6 microphones plus 2 bone sensors.

61Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-ancRead 8 October 2026Six AI-enhanced call microphones across the stereo pair. Shared physical microphones count once. No case microphone inferred.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

63Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 20266 microphones across the pair. The two VPU or bone sensors are not counted.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same review. The bone conduction microphones are not counted.

69Reviewrecordingnow.com/blog/soundcore-p31i-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact hands-on review Microphone Quality section explicitly six total AI-enhanced microphones. Maker six call-microphone claim corroborates total. No separate case mic counted.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

Yes2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Sensor section lists a bone acoustic sensor.

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Mic noise reduction

AI3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: DNN call noise processing, up to 100 dB of noise reduction in calls.

AI1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-ancRead 8 October 2026Exact P31i maker product page, US reference. Technical claims are not reviewer measurements.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Connectivity section lists Bluetooth only. The charging case has a USB-C port for charging.

Bluetooth3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stated in the original maker English D1202 User Guide.

Bluetooth

6.02Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Connectivity section: BT 6.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 6.0, up from 5.2 on the Pro 4.

6.13Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 specifications 6.1, also current US product heading. No value borrowed from P30i or Life P3i.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: SBC, AAC, L2HC 4.0 and LDAC. L2HC 4.0 needs a Pura 80 series or Mate X6 or X7 series phone with EMUI 15 or later.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: AAC on iPhone, LDAC on Android and L2HC 4.0 lossless on Huawei devices.

SBC, AAC, LDAC12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e2000002muutAAARead 8 October 2026Exact current US support product descriptor links D1202 manuals and explicitly lists SBC/AAC/LDAC, Bluetooth 6.1. No codec borrowed from Japanese Nxx SKU, whose listing omits LDAC. The malformed IPX55 string is not used.

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: Dual-Device Connections to two devices at once, with seamless switching.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: multipoint pairing of two devices is supported.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stated in the original maker English D1202 User Guide.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

21Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: two devices (iOS, Android or Windows) at once. It expands to multi-connection on EMUI.

23Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 3: second source can connect while first remains connected. Dual Connections is on by default.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Yes4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P31i-R60i-NC-FAQRead 8 October 2026Current exact English FAQ 4 expressly allows Dual Connection and LDAC simultaneously. Earlier Scarbir review says LDAC sacrifices dual connection. Tested firmware is unspecified, no minimum firmware invented. Current maker capability takes priority.

Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stated in the original maker English D1202 User Guide.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original English guide PDF page 10 specifies Bluetooth range 10 m. Claimed range, no receiver/dongle inference.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS, Windows1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: dual-device connections across iOS, Android and Windows.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: works with iOS, Android and Windows devices.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 2 documents Android/iOS pairing. Windows/Mac audio and microphone routing is separately documented in exact maker FAQ.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: pairing by holding the case button for 2 seconds. Works with iOS, Android and Windows devices.

Bsoundcore P31i

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p31iRead 8 October 2026Exact P31i FAQ explicitly lists Windows hands-free microphone/speaker and Mac P31i input/output, plus Android/iPhone Bluetooth audio settings. Basic host routing only, Japanese runtimes/codecs not transferred. Phone microphone flags not inferred from audio pairing.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Feature	Needs
Lossless audio (L2HC 4.0, up to 2.3 Mbps)	Needs a Huawei phone. The global page names the Mate X7 on EMUI 15 or later. The German store names the Pura 80 series and the Mate X6 and X7 series on EMUI 15 or later. It needs an OTA update and reduces battery life.
Proximity pairing	Huawei phone running EMUI 10 or later.
Unlimited Spatial Audio	Off by default. Update the earbud firmware and turn it on in the HUAWEI Audio Connect app. Modes are Off, Fixed and Head Tracking.
Adaptive Volume and Conversation Awareness	Off by default. Turn them on in the HUAWEI Audio Connect app.
Head gesture call control	Off by default. Works during cellular calls. Nod to answer and shake the head to reject.

Source1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Footnotes for 2.3 Mbps lossless audio (Mate X7, EMUI 15, OTA update, battery impact), Conversation Awareness and Adaptive Volume (off by default) and proximity pairing (EMUI 10 or later).3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ and table: spatial audio is off by default and needs current firmware. Head gestures and Adaptive Volume are off by default. L2HC 4.0 device list.

Bsoundcore P31i

Feature	Needs
Regional naming	P31i and R60i NC are regional names of D1202 in the maker guide. Reference is US Midnight Black D1202Z11. Japanese codec/app statements are not transferred.
LDAC	Android 8.0+ and compatible LDAC host. Select Preferred audio quality in the soundcore app. LDAC is unavailable on iOS and disables Spatial Audio according to current maker FAQ.
Dual Connections with LDAC	Supported by current exact maker FAQ. Earlier review reports the features as mutually exclusive. Firmware minimum is not documented.
AI assistant and translation	Latest soundcore app connected to earbuds. Allow Android background app operation. Disable Dual Connections for real-time translation as instructed by current guide.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0+ with Google Fast Pair support.
Single-earbud listening	Place other earbud in charging case and close lid. Mono control diagram uses Normal or Transparency mode, not ANC.
Computer calls	Windows conferencing software uses P31i hands-free microphone and speaker. Mac selects P31i input/output. Music-only stereo output does not establish call microphone routing.

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pairing, mono controls, AI assistant/translation and LDAC sections. Latest app required for AI, Dual Connections disabled for translation, LDAC Android 8+ only. Current English FAQ states Spatial Audio incompatible with LDAC.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

60mAh2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Earbuds 60 mAh, stated as the minimum value for each earbud.

60mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10: 60 mAh per single earbud. Nominal/rated qualifier not stated.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	9
ANC off	AAC	Yes	38
ANC on	AAC	No	6
ANC on	AAC	Yes	25
ANC off	L2HC/LDAC	No	8
ANC off	L2HC/LDAC	Yes	33
ANC on	L2HC/LDAC	No	5
ANC on	L2HC/LDAC	Yes	22
Call	Not available	No	5
Call	Not available	Yes	22

Source1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: up to 9 h with ANC off, 6 h with ANC on and 38 h with the case. Test footnote: HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro, music at 50 percent volume in AAC, other features at default.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Battery life section. Sound quality priority with L2HC or LDAC: 8 h and 33 h with the case with ANC off, 5 h and 22 h with ANC on. Connection priority with AAC: 9 h and 38 h with ANC off, 6 h and 25 h with ANC on. Voice call with ANC disabled 5 h and 22 h with the case. Voice call with ANC enabled 4 h and 18 h with the case, which is not stored because the call mode cannot hold the ANC state. Huawei lab tests with a Mate 80 Pro, 50 percent volume, AAC and ANC disabled.

Bsoundcore P31i

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	10
ANC off	Not available	Yes	50
ANC on	Not available	No	8
ANC on	Not available	Yes	40
ANC on	LDAC	No	6
ANC on	LDAC	Yes	30

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10: ANC off 10 h/50 h case-inclusive, ANC on 8 h/40 h. Codec not stated. LDAC-specific rows are from separate exact maker usage-tips PDF. Conflicting call figures are not stored.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1h7EiakJTL.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original three-page soundcore usage-tips document, exact P31i. Page 3 separately states ANC+LDAC 6 h earbuds/30 h case-inclusive. Standard ANC 8 h/40 h and normal 10 h/50 h agree with current manual. Call 5 h/25 h conflicts with English FAQ 5.3 h and Japanese FAQ 5 h/26 h, so all call rows omitted. Codec/volume for standard rows not specified.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

38h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

25h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

40min2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026About 40 minutes for the earbuds in the charging case.

60min3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 explicitly full earbud charging 1 h, separately from case.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

Wired charging needs a USB-C charger of 5 V 0.5 A or above. The case takes about 150 minutes without the earbuds on a wireless charger. Wireless charging is supported up to 5 W.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charge time and charger lines of the Battery section.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

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10min3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 4: ten minutes of charging earbuds in case gives up to 3.5 h earbuds-only playback.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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3.5h3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 4: ten minutes of charging earbuds in case gives up to 3.5 h earbuds-only playback. ANC/codec not stated.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

537mAh2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case 537 mAh, stated as the minimum value.

800mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10: 800 mAh case. Not USB output capacity.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Wired charger over a USB-C port at 5 V 0.5 A or above.

USB-C3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stated in the original maker English D1202 User Guide.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

60min2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026About 1 hour for the case without the earbuds on a wired charger. About 150 minutes on a wireless charger.

180min3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 explicitly full case charging 3 h. PDF page 4 separately gives combined case+earbuds 3 h via cable, not used to derive the case-only figure.

Wireless charging

Yes2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Wireless charger supported, up to 5 W.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026Review: the case charges by USB-C or wireless charging.

No6Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p31i-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact P31i/R60i NC feature list explicitly states no wireless charging.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

5W2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Wireless charging up to 5 W. The standard is not named.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Controls section lists tap, swipe and pinch controls. Pinch uses the press sensor. Head gestures come from the German store.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: five gestures, pinch, tap, pinch and hold, touch and hold and swipe. Head Motion row: nod to answer, shake to reject.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026Review: swipe, tap and pinch gestures, plus head gestures for calls.

Touch, Voice commands3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stated in the original maker English D1202 User Guide.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Controls section: swipe up or down to adjust the volume.

Touch6Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p31i-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review demonstrates customizable touch control scheme. Volume actions are confirmed in maker FAQ controls setup.

Gestures

Tap twice: play or pause, answer or end a call, Tap three times: previous track on the left earbud, next track on the right earbud, Swipe up or down: volume up or down, Pinch once: play or pause, answer or end a call, Pinch twice: next track or reject an incoming call, Pinch three times: previous track, Pinch and hold: switch between noise cancelling, awareness and off, Touch and hold: wake the voice assistant, Nod to answer a call or shake the head to reject it2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Controls section: double-tap, triple-tap, swipe, pinch and hold, pinch once, twice and three times, press and hold. The German store FAQ gives the default action of each gesture.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ default gestures: tap twice for play or pause and calls, tap three times for previous on the left earbud and next on the right, pinch and hold for noise control modes, touch and hold for the voice assistant, swipe for volume. Pinch once, twice and three times as listed. Head gestures are off by default.

Single tap (customizable), Double tap, Triple tap, Touch and hold6Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p31i-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer lists single/double/triple tap and long press as customizable touch actions. Current original guide shows default double-tap and hold controls.

Remappable controls

Yes3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the gestures can be customised in the HUAWEI Audio Connect app and can be set to None.

Yes4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P31i-R60i-NC-FAQRead 8 October 2026FAQ 6 says mono and stereo touch actions can be customized in soundcore app.

Voice assistant

Phone voice assistant3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: touch and hold wakes the voice assistant by default. The assistant is the phone's.

Anka3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF pages 5-7 names Anka and its Hey Anka wake phrase. Requires latest connected soundcore app, background app permission on Android. No autonomous offline assistant claim.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026The infrared sensor is listed. The maker pages do not use the words wear detection, and MobileMasr names wear detection as a feature.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review lists wear detection among the features.

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Sensors

Infrared sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Bone acoustic sensor, Press sensor2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Sensor section lists infrared, Hall, touch, gyroscope, accelerometer, bone acoustic and press sensors.

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: four sizes of soft silicone ear tips. The specs name them large, medium, small and ultra-small.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026In the Box: ear tips in large, medium, small and ultra-small sizes. Ultra-small is stored as XS.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: ear tips in large, medium, small and extra small.

XS, S, M, L3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide wearing section: four tip sizes XS, S, M and L, with M installed.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: soft silicone ear tips.

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StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

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Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stated in the original maker English D1202 User Guide.

Dust and water rating, buds

IP571Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page footnote: the earbuds meet IP57 under IEC 60529.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Earbuds IP57.

IP553Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 expressly IP55 for earbuds only, not case.

Dust and water rating, case

IP541Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page footnote: the charging case meets IP54.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case IP54.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

HUAWEI Audio Connect1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: the HUAWEI Audio Connect app on iOS and Android.

soundcore3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stated in the original maker English D1202 User Guide.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: the app is for iOS and Android devices.

Android, iOS3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stated in the original maker English D1202 User Guide.

User firmware updates

Yes3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: keep the earbud firmware up to date to use spatial audio. The global page says the 2.3 Mbps feature arrives by OTA update.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stated in the original maker English D1202 User Guide.

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-ancRead 8 October 2026Exact P31i maker product page, US reference. Technical claims are not reviewer measurements.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.5g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Each earbud approx. 5.5 g.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 5.5 g per bud.

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Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width21.8Height29.1Depth23.7mm(0.9 × 1.1 × 0.9 in)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Each earbud: height 29.1 mm, width 21.8 mm, depth 23.7 mm.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

43g(1.5 oz)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case in Sand, Grey and White approx. 43 g. The Blue case is approx. 46 g and is not stored.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 43 g case.

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Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width46.7Height65.5Depth22.98mm(1.8 × 2.6 × 0.9 in)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case in Sand, Grey and White: height 65.5 mm, width 46.7 mm, depth 22.98 mm. The Blue case is 66.11 x 46.98 x 24.06 mm and is not stored.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: 2.3 Mbps lossless transmission certified by HWA.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: High-Res Audio Wireless certification, HWA Lossless plus Hi-Res. FAQ: Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless13Reviewhifireport.com/soundcore-p31i-by-anker-translation-earbuds-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model Sound Quality section explicitly Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification. Maker independently states Hi-Res certified LDAC sound. Certification claim, not evidence of lossless transmission.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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2AOKB-D120211Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOKB-D1202/Label/ID-label-and-location-8666896Read 8 October 2026Public original-equipment label exhibit metadata: D1202 wireless headphone, applicant Anker Innovations, FCC ID 2AOKB-D1202, application 15 September 2025. Original FCC exhibit 8666896 mirrored. No assumed separate L/R or case FCC IDs.

Other certifications

HWA Lossless1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: the 2.3 Mbps transmission capability is certified by HWA.

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In the box

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In the box

Earbuds (left and right), Ear tips in four sizes, Charging case, Quick Start Guide and Safety Information, Warranty card2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026In the Box: two earbuds, four ear tips with the medium pair attached, a charging case, a Quick Start Guide with safety information and a warranty card. No cable is listed.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ box list: a pair of earbuds, a charging case, 4 pairs of ear tips with the medium pair attached, a Quick Start Guide with safety information and a warranty card.

Earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in XS, S, M and L (M installed), USB-C charging cable3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide wearing/pairing/charging sections show supplied case, four tip sizes and provided USB-C charging cable. No power adapter included claim inferred. Guide is linked separately.

Cables included

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

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Bsoundcore P31i

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USB-C charging cable	1

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging section says provided USB-C charging cable. Host connector and length not stated, left unspecified.

Links

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Product page

consumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-51Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Global maker product page.

www.soundcore.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-anc1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1202-p31i-wirless-earbuds-with-ancRead 8 October 2026Exact P31i maker product page, US reference. Technical claims are not reviewer measurements.

Spec sheet

consumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specs2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Global specifications tab. The tab has the dimension, battery, control and box tables.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specification table in the original maker guide PDF page 10, not a separate marketing sheet.

Manual

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salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029164/en_US/000029164.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker English D1202 User Guide, 11 pages. Exact P31i/R60i NC regional name bridge appears in pairing section. Current features depend on latest app and firmware where described.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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