FreeBuds

Huawei had a big event in mid-September, where the star of the show was the Watch GT4, but we also saw the new Freebuds Pro 3 TWS earphones. We reviewed the smartwatch, and now we are also ready with the review of the new earphones. We tried the Green earphones, which is the hero color in the current lineup. The paint job is new, but otherwise the Pro 3 look identical to their the predecessors, the Pro 2. If you look closer tiny differences start to appear, but even Huawei itself says the real changes are inside the…

Introduction The FreeBuds range from Huawei has offered some great wireless earbuds over the years and the new FreeBuds 5 are the latest entry. They arrive with a bold new design, flagship-level features and a combined 30-hour battery life. FreeBuds 5 come as a successor to 2021’s FreeBuds 4, which were a solid pair of open-ear buds. The specs department looks quite impressive with 11mm drivers, an active noise cancelation system with three microphones on each bud, multi-point pairing, LDAC support and Bluetooth 5.3…

Huawei is in a rich vein of form when it comes to wireless earbuds. The new FreeBuds 5 look set to continue that, although they don’t look like their siblings, or, almost any other true wireless buds. The Chinese firm recently launched the FreeBuds 5i, a budget-friendly option, and the similar-sounding FreeBuds 5 sit between those and the premium FreeBuds 2 Pro. It’s difficult to think of any wireless earbuds with a similar design, partly because open-fit buds aren’t common and Huawei’s approach is – simply –…

Huawei had a huge event yesterday where it introduced its P60 series conventional flagships and the Mate X3 foldable top dog. It followed that with the Matepad 11 2023 tablet, Enjoy 60 mid-range smartphone and FreeBuds 5 TWS earphones, but even then it wasn’t done. We also got the Freebuds Pro 2+ - an enhanced version of its most premium TWS earphones. The Freebuds Pro 2+ are largely identical to the Pro 2, but add a couple of new sensors. Those enable heart rate and temperature tracking, allowing them to better…

Huawei had a packed launch event earlier today with plenty of new announcements. The last ones to be announced on stage were the Enjoy 60 smartphone, MatePad 11 (2023) Harmony OS tablet and the FreeBuds 5 TWS earbuds. Huawei Enjoy 60 Huawei Enjoy 60 is a budget phone with a large 6,000 mAh battery, a 6.75-inch TFT LCD with HD+ resolution and a 48MP primary camera. The phone boots Harmony OS 3.0 out the box and comes bundled with a 22.5W charger in the box. Huawei did not share any information on the chipset used in…

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsComfortable & IPX4Sound qualityAdaptive ANCHigh-Res AudioConsFragile case ANC could be betterNo wireless chargingOur VerdictHuawei’s new generation of affordable wireless earbuds are back with new active noise cancelling modes that very few brands can offer in this price range. In addition, it adds the IPX4 certification for fitness use and Hi-Res Audio support. The price of wireless earbuds has plummeted in the last year due to the sheer number of options on the market. So much…

Huawei introduced the Freebuds 5i to the international markets right before the holiday season in December. Just today, three weeks after the announcement, it brought the TWS earbuds for sale in Italy and Spain for €100, while users in the UK can pre-order them at the online store for £90. The Freebuds 5i arrived as a massive update over the previous Freebuds 4i with improved ANC for its class and drastically longer battery life while keeping the light body. They also come with an attractive pebble-like design and…

Huawei is going strong in the world of smart wearables, bringing some impressive TWS products. The Freebuds 5i is its latest product that was introduced in China last June and made it to the international stage right in time for the holiday period. We got to spend some time with a pair of Huawei Freebuds 5i and tested the claims of better noise cancellation, longer battery life and quicker connectivity. Here's what we found out. We got the blue Freebuds 5i, which we believe is the prettiest color of the three (other…

Huawei released the FreeBuds 5i in China in June and now it's finally rolling the TWS earphones to more markets. They are now available internationally for just under £90/€100. The Huawei FreeBuds 5i bring a massive upgrade over the FreeBuds 4i with a longer battery life, improved sound and ANC, and а lighter body while keeping also featuring an attractive design. The FreeBuds 5i case now has a softer, pebble-like texture and weighs 34 grams, with each bud weighing just 4.6 grams. Despite the 18% lighter body,…

At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsDual-drivers sound amazingSolid ANC performanceUseful smart featuresWireless charging caseConsIrritating software setupNew colour is a fingerprint magnetSlightly awkward swipe gestureOur VerdictApart from a few minor caveats, the FreeBuds Pro 2 offer an excellent experience for anyone looking for reasonably affordable wireless earbuds with excellent sound, ANC and features. Huawei is back with another pair of flagship true wireless earbuds and not only are they cheaper than key rivals,…