Apple AirPods 2nd vs HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 - Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the AirPods 2nd from Apple and the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The Apple AirPods 2nd trumps with a better battery life of up to 29,0 hours. The battery life of the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 is up to 6,5 hours. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. Here the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2* offers more power overall. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 30,0 hours. With the Apple AirPods 2nd, the battery life is up to 5,0 hours.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

Active noise cancellation is becoming more and more important, but it is not included in every headphone. In the comparison, Apple AirPods 2nd vs HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2, only the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 offers the practical ANC (Active Noise Cancelling).

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. The Apple AirPods 2nd has only one microphone here. The HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 has 3 microphones per headphone. More is usually better here.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Die beiden TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich laufen über Bluetooth. Eine höhere Version ist hier immer besser und wirkt sich auf die Übertragung wie auch den Energieverbrauch aus. Vergleichn wir hier den Apple AirPods 2nd und HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2, sehen wir Unterschiede:

• Apple AirPods 2nd: Bluetooth 5.0
• HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2: Bluetooth 5.2

Can the earbuds be used separately?

The right earbud can be used independently of the left earbud on almost any True-Wireless headphone. This is also the case with both devices from this comparison. Rarely, the left headphone can be used separately, because they work in dependency of the right ear plug. Mostly the right headphone is the so called master. In this case both the Apple AirPods 2nd and the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 can use this feature.

Are there changeable attachments?

In contrast to the Apple AirPods 2nd, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2* offers you changeable attachments for the ear studs. This gives you more wearing comfort and the headphones can be individually adjusted to the ears.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Unlike the Apple AirPods 2nd, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2* is certified with IP54. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.