Huawei FreeBuds Pro In-Ear True Wireless Headphones w/ Active Noise Cancellation
Product Overview
Huawei FreeBuds Pro are high-end true wireless earphones with intelligent dynamic noise cancellation: integrating hardware and software, these new earphones intelligently identify the type of ambient noise base on the environment and switch between three profiles, General, Cosy, and Ultimate.
According to Huawei, the FreeBuds Pro deliver industry-leading noise cancellation rated at 40 dB.
With Dual Connection with Android, iOS, and Windows, users can seamlessly switch between devices, and the new gesture control makes on-the-fly adjustments easy.
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Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Good battery life
- Good noise-cancelling
- Dual device connectivity
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
NEX score: 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Great mic system
- Good battery life
Cons
- Poor noise suppression
- Limited app support
- Noise cancelling isn’t great
- No companion app
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Specifications
Variants:
Charging case
Connectivity
Ports
USB-C
Construction
Battery | Capacity
55 mAh
Charging caseBattery | Capacity
580 mAh
Colors
Silver Frost, Ceramic White, Carbon Black
Drivers
11 mm dynamic
Dimensions
Size | Depth
21.7 mm
Charging caseSize | Depth
24.6 mm
Size | Height
26 mm
Charging caseSize | Height
70 mm
Size | Width
29.6 mm
Charging caseSize | Width
51.3 mm
Weight
6.1 g
Charging caseWeight
60 g
Function
Wireless Charging
2 W
Performance
Battery Life
4 h (ANC on) / 7 h (ANC off)
Charging Time
40 min
Charging caseCharging Time
1 h (wired) / 2 h (wireless)
Production
Debut
2020-09-10
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
androidauthority[1]
Sentiment Score 81% Huawei claims up to 40dB of noise reduction, though it's not clear which frequencies are covered by this claim. For the first time on Huawei true wireless earbuds, you can control volume through touch gestures. The FreeBuds Pro are an easy recommendation for Huawei phone users primarily, but not just for them.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Good battery life
- Good noise cancelling
Cons
- Noise cancelling isn’t perfect
nextpit[2]
Sentiment Score 72%The Huawei FreeBuds Pro are an absolute highlight when it comes to the True Wireless Sound earbuds market. Wearer recognition also works well. The drivers transport the soul of the song, injecting the essence directly into the marrow. The software does not do much to filter out external noise, and will discourage those who spend plenty of time on their hands.
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Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Good battery life
Cons
- Poor noise suppression
- No companion app
techadvisor[3]
Sentiment Score 74%Pinch and slide gestures work well, and are better than tap gestures. You don't have to pinch hard at all, and like the AirPods Pro, there's a ‘fake' click sound that tells you the pressure has been registered. The 2W wireless charging feature is nice to have, but I struggled to get the case to charge using the three chargers I had available. You need a flat charger, but even with the one I have, the case has to be in precisely the right position before the charging light will come on.
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Pros
- Excellent noise cancelling
- Good battery life
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Noise cancelling isn’t great
- Noise cancellation is a little muted
techradar[4]
Sentiment Score 72%The FreeBuds Pro pack large 11mm ultra-magnetic dynamic drivers and the sound quality impresses on first listen. With noise-canceling fired all the way up, music can sound a bit manufactured – bass is boosted and trebles cap out a tad sharper than the best out there. While Huawei beats out more affordable competition from OnePlus and OPPO hands-down, you can get better sound for less if you shop around.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent noise-cancelling
- Good battery life
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Noise cancelling isn’t great
- Limited app support
trustedreviews[5]
Sentiment Score 80%The FreeBuds Pro look really good, with a far more angular stem than the usual rounded off style. There’s no pairing button, however the buds enter pairing mode when you flip the case open. The stem of the earbud is where the controls sit, at least in their capacitive form. These can be fiddly as the area to hit but the interface offers plenty of functionality. After a few listens I would say they sound as good as AirPods Pro.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Very good ANC
- Good battery life
- Great mic system
Cons
- No pairing button
whathifi[6]
Sentiment Score 62%Huawei FreeBuds Pros are wireless earbuds with built-in noise-cancelling. Two Bluetooth antennas in each earbud help provide a more stable connection. Battery life is 4.5 hours with ANC or seven hours without, which is competitive when pitched against the AirPods Pros and Sony WF-1000XM3s. However, the Huaweis lag behind in a few key areas.
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Pros
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Good noise-cancelling
- Good battery life
Cons
- Dynamically stunted
User Reviews
References
1. ^ Huawei FreeBuds Pro review: Keeping up with the competition. [androidauthority]. https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-review-1157190/. 2020-09-10. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
2. ^ Huawei FreeBuds Pro review: out of this world performance. [nextpit]. https://www.nextpit.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-review. 2020-10-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
3. ^ Huawei FreeBuds Pro review. [techadvisor]. https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/huawei-freebuds-pro-3795122/. 2020-09-10. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
4. ^ Huawei FreeBuds Pro review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/huawei-freebuds-pro. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
5. ^ Hands on: Huawei FreeBuds Pro Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/huawei-freebuds-pro. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
6. ^ Huawei FreeBuds Pro review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/huawei-freebuds-pro. 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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