Device Comparison
| FreeBuds Pro 5 | Space 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $215.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $199.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | D1406 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦301,000 | ₦280,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Huawei | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | Over-ear wireless headphones |
| Launch Date | February 26, 2026 (global, ahead of MWC 2026) | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 | Space 2 Pro |
| Price | €199/£179 (~$215 USD); promo €169/£149 | $199.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 11mm + micro-planar tweeter | 35 mm |
| Driver Type | Dual driver: ultra-linear dual-magnet + micro-planar diaphragm | 35 mm rigid-flex dual-material diaphragm |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 48kHz | 40 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | Intelligent dual-engine ANC, conversation awareness, dynamic EQ | Hi-Res Audio / Hi-Res Audio Wireless; Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, dual-engine ANC (claimed 220% more reduction vs Pro 4); up to 100dB call noise suppression | Yes, Adaptive ANC 3.0 (8-mic, 384 kHz processing) |
| App Support | HUAWEI AI Life app | — |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, dynamic EQ | Yes, HearID 5.0 personalized EQ |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0, customizable EQ, button remapping |
| Sound Modes | ANC / Awareness / General | — |
| Touch Controls | Yes, touch/swipe/pinch | No, button controls |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes, conversation-awareness mode | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes (Celia, Google Assistant, Siri — device-dependent) | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0, dual-device | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual-device | Yes |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC 5.0; up to 4.6Mbps via NearLink 2.0 | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | 3.5mm aux in |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Sand, White, Grey, Blue | Midnight Grey, Jet Black |
| Dimensions | Earbud 29.1 x 21.8 x 23.7mm; Case ~65.5-66.1 x 46.7-47.0 x 23-24mm | 156.35 x 193.98 x 88 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear with silicone tips, stem design | Over-ear wireless headphones |
| Ingress Protection | IP57 (earbuds), IP54 (case) | — |
| Materials | Plastic/metal-accented shell, champagne-finish case | Memory foam ear cushions |
| Weight | Earbud ~5.5g; Case 43-46g | 262 g |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | — |
| Device Battery Capacity | 60mAh per earbud; 537mAh case | 350 mAh + 350 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, ~1 hr wired charge time | 5 min = 8 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 38 hrs with case (ANC off, AAC); ~22-25 hrs (ANC on) | Up to 60 hours (ANC off), up to 30 hours (ANC on); 20 hours talk time |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, ~2 hr wireless charge time | — |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes (6 mics with AI, 20 hours talk time) |
| Mic Count | 8 total (3 mics + 1 bone conduction per earbud) | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Mic array + bone conduction mic, AI-enhanced noise cancellation | 6 mics with AI for calls |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Touch gesture / voice wake | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 4 silicone sizes | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | — |
| Main Device | 2x earbuds | — |
| User Manual | Quick start guide | — |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS, HarmonyOS 6, Windows, macOS | — |
| Supported Devices | Bluetooth 6.0/NearLink-capable devices for full feature set | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Huawei's 2026 flagship — first with Bluetooth 6.0 and NearLink 2.0 streaming, plus a dual-engine ANC system claimed to more than double the noise reduction of its predecessor. | The Soundcore Space 2 Pro are over-ear headphones with 35 mm dual-material diaphragm drivers and Anker's Thus AI chip running Adaptive ANC 3.0. |