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| FreeArc | AirPods 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-18 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Environmental | — | 40% recycled material content overall |
| Launch Price (USD) | $125.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $129 (AirPods 5 (USB-C case)), $149 (AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case) (US launch price) |
| Models | — | AirPods 5; AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case |
| Models and regions | — | Available in the U.S. and more than 65 other countries/regions |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦175,000 | ₦180,600 – ₦208,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Huawei | Apple |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | Open-fit true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | February 18, 2025 (global) | September 9, 2026 |
| Model Name | HUAWEI FreeArc | AirPods 5 |
| Price | €119.99 / £99.99 (~$125 USD) | $129 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 17 x 12mm | — |
| Driver Type | Single dynamic driver, titanium-plated diaphragm | Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier |
| Sound Features | Sound-leak reduction design, dynamic bass tuning | Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Chip: Apple H2 |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Not applicable (open-ear design) | Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed vs AirPods 4 with ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness |
| App Support | HUAWEI AI Life app | — |
| Customizable EQ | Yes | — |
| Find My Earbuds | — | Wireless Charging Case version has a built-in speaker for Find My |
| Other Features | — | Adaptive EQ, multiport acoustic architecture, vent system for pressure equalization, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation, hands-free Siri |
| Sound Modes | Dynamic bass and adaptive equal-loudness algorithms | Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness |
| Touch Controls | Yes, touch/tap gestures | Force sensor; force sensor with volume swipe (Wireless Charging Case version); head gestures |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Always-on ambient awareness by design | Yes, Transparency mode |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes (Celia, Google Assistant, Siri — device-dependent) | Siri ("Siri" / "Hey Siri", head gestures) |
| Wear Detection | — | Optical in-ear sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual-device | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Grass Green, White, Black/Grey | White |
| Dimensions | Earbud 45.4 x 18.35 x 47.5 mm; case 67.8 x 67.8 x 26.5 mm | Earbud: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; Case: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm |
| Form Factor | Open-ear hook-style, flexible memory-metal connector | Open-fit true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP57 | IP57 (dust, sweat and water resistant) |
| Materials | Ni-Ti shape memory alloy frame, liquid silicone coating | 40% recycled material by weight, 70% recycled plastic in the case |
| Weight | Earbud ~8.9g; Case ~67g | 4.3 g (each earbud); Case: 32.3 g (standard), 34.7 g (Wireless Charging Case) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C; Wireless Charging Case version also supports Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers |
| Device Battery Capacity | 55mAh per earbud; 510mAh case | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes, ~3 hrs playback from 10-min charge | 5 min charge = around 1 hour of listening |
| Total Playtime | Up to 7 hrs/28 hrs (music); 5 hrs/20 hrs (calls) | Earbuds: Up to 4 hours (ANC on), up to 6 hours (noise control off); Wireless Charging Case version: up to 5 hours (ANC on), up to 7 hours (noise control off); With case: Up to 20 hours with ANC (standard), up to 22 hours with ANC (Wireless Charging Case version) |
| Wireless Charging | No | Wireless Charging Case version: Yes, Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers; standard USB-C case: No |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, with Voice Isolation |
| Mic Count | Dual mic per earbud | — |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Dual-mic wind noise reduction (up to 4m/s wind) | Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Touch gesture / voice wake | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (open-ear hook) | None (open-ear design) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case; memory-alloy hook rated 20,000+ bends | Charging case (USB-C) |
| Main Device | 2x earbuds | AirPods 5 |
| User Manual | Quick start guide | Documentation |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS, HarmonyOS | iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS (latest versions) |
| Supported Devices | Bluetooth-enabled smartphones/tablets | Full features with Apple devices on the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices (limited features) |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | A Powerbeats Pro-style sports earbud with a shape-memory alloy hook rated 20,000+ bends and IP57 rating, aimed at runners and gym users. | The Apple AirPods 5 are open-fit earbuds powered by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation now standard, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Personalized Spatial Audio. |