Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 vs Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 - Outstanding overall at around $85.

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

Huawei FreeBuds SE 2
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

HearWiki score

Sound

6.1

7.8

Noise cancelling

8.6

Battery

8.9

6.2

Calls

6.7

7.4

Value

9.0

Price (USD)

$45

$85

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 (2024) against Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 (2023). The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Wireless charging, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Water resistance IP57 against IP54.

FreeBuds SE 22023
Elite 10 Gen 220241 yr newer

What differsFreeBuds SE 2Elite 10 Gen 2

ANC type: None; Adaptive
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Water resistance: IP54; IP57

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

FreeBuds SE 2Elite 10 Gen 2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $45; $85
HearWiki score: 69; 83
Released: 2023; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 9 h; 8 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 6 h
Battery incl. case: 40 h; 36 h
Full charge time: 60 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 3 h; -
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: none; adaptive
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 3.8 g; 11 g
Case weight: 33 g; 46.6 g
Water resistance: IP54; IP57
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 1; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 vs Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
Spec	Huawei FreeBuds SE 2	Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$45	$85
HearWiki score	69 / 100 Good	83 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2023	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	9 h	8 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	6 h
Battery incl. case	40 h	36 h
Full charge time	60 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 3 h	-
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	none	adaptive
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	3.8 g	11 g
Case weight	33 g	46.6 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP57
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	1	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	-

What reviewers said

Huawei FreeBuds SE 2

These Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 are a straightforward, budget-friendly true wireless option that focuses on reliable everyday performance. They deliver a balanced sound with a 10mm driver, stable Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with multipoint, and an impressive battery life of up to 40 hours with the case. With IP54 water resistance and touch controls, they make a practical choice for users who want essential features without extra frills like noise cancellation.

Pro:Long battery life with charging case
Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
Pro:IP54 water and sweat resistance

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Single microphone per earbud

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a robust IP57 rating for dust and water resistance. They deliver around 8 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC on), and the included case extends total battery to 36 hours while supporting wireless charging. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and a 10mm dynamic driver, these earbuds offer a versatile listening experience with touch controls and a companion app for custom EQ.

Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
Pro:IP57 rating provides strong dust and water protection
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 allows seamless device switching

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
Con:No support for high-resolution codecs like aptX or LDAC
Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve

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