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HUAWEI FreeBuds 4
Product Description
Huawei FreeBuds 4
are a decent choice if you’re looking for open-fit earbuds that don’t cram in
your ears. They’re feature-packed and the ability to control volume by sliding
up and down is a welcome addition. If you’re in the market for decent AirPods
alternatives, these are worth considering.
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HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 KEY FEATURES:
Bluetooth: 5.2
Color: Silver frost, Ceramic white
Wireless range: 10m
Active noise-cancelling: yes
Type: in-ear
Battery life: Earbud: up to 4 hours
Charging case: up to 14
hours
HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 Description:
Huawei’s latest FreeBuds 4 look similar to their
predecessor and bring a host of improvements across the board
including multi-device connectivity, volume touch controls on the stem, and
upgraded drivers for enhanced sound quality as well as support for high
resolution audio.
They sport a familiar open-fit design that’s lightweight and
spacious, appealing to those who don’t want to jam silicone tips in their ears.
And though open-fit buds don’t offer a solid seal around your ear like their
in-ear counterparts, Huawei’s banking on its dual-microphone ANC technology to
compensate for that by using the extra mics to pick up outside noise and block
it out.
To aid passive noise reduction ANC, Huawei’s tacked on Adaptive
Ear Matching tech to detect a user’s ear shape and optimize noise cancellation
accordingly. It sounds impressive on paper but doesn’t work like you’d want it
to. Not everyone will get similar results, which largely depend on how well the
FreeBuds 4 sit in your ears.
But even then, ANC is hardly imperceptible. There is some noise
reduction, but ambient noises do creep in, taking away from clarity and nuance
from whatever you’re listening to. It doesn’t help that the FreeBuds 4 don’t
get loud enough either, which would help drowning out external noise more
effectively. One area where ANC does help is when you’re taking calls and the
person on the other side is able to hear you pretty clearly, though the
same can’t be said if you’re in a noisy area.
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If open-fit earbuds are all you know then you’ll love the polished
sound on the FreeBuds 4. There’s a silky clarity to music with an emphasis on
vocals and instruments, though lows and bass are not as prominent. You can
boost bass and/or treble through the Huawei AI Life app and it does improve
bass quality a little bit but ends up overpowering other tones.
Given the compact form factor of the FreeBuds 4, the battery
stamina is on the lower end. The buds last around 4 hours on a single charge
and can be extended to 22 hours with the charging case. Those who like long
listening sessions and expect their earbuds to get them through the better part
of the day, will be disappointed.
As nice as it is to see decent open-fit earbud choices on the market,
we’re not convinced they hold up to their in-ear counterparts that provide
better sound isolation and audio quality at more or less the same price. That
being said, the FreeBuds 4 do pack appealing features like a much comfier fit,
the ability to connect to two devices simultaneously, and touch volume
controls. Whether that’s enough to compromise on sound quality will be a matter
of individual preference.
For us, the comfier open-fit design compromises too much on
quality to make us recommend them over in-ear alternatives. If sound quality
and decent noise cancellation is what you’re after, both the cheaper FreeBuds
4i and slightly more expensive FreeBuds
4 Pro are great options that trump the FreeBuds 4 on sound quality
and battery life.
Design
& Fit
Like the previous generation, the FreeBuds 4 sport the same AirPods-like design
following the philosophy of ‘one size fits all’. They’re almost identical to
the FreeBuds 3 except they have longer stems and feel much lighter without
feeling cheap or flimsy.
With an open-fit design that sits just outside our ear canal the
FreeBuds 4 don’t feel as invasive as in-ear buds and can be worn for longer
sessions without getting uncomfortable. The curves around the earpieces are
refined and feel premium, and their glossy finish feels pleasant against skin.
These don’t have as tight of a grip that in-ear buds do, but
manage to stay put during light movements. You’ll be able to wear them without
worry for light strolls and jogs, though anything more vigorous and you risk
them falling out. They’re also IPX4 rated, so they’ll be able to handle a small
splash of water. The lack of grip also means no seal around your ears to aid
passive sound isolation, meaning external noises intrude and spoil immersion.
The puck-shaped charging case has gotten slimmer and lighter as
well. It sits nicely in the palm of your hand and is barely noticeable when
slipped into a pocket. It has a lone button on the side that’s used for
initiating pairing and a USB-C port at the bottom.
Features
The longer stems on the FreeBuds 4 support gesture touch controls
that are responsive and work like a charm. A welcome addition is the ability to
control volume by sliding up and down the stem. Unlike previous FreeBuds where
touch controls were finicky, the upgraded controls on the FreeBuds 4 respond to
finger taps more accurately, and we found ourselves using them more often than
having to control the earbuds through a device. You can remap gestures to
something else or make more tweaks via the Huawei AI Life app – available on
both Android and iOS.
If you have a Huawei device the pairing process is initiated by
simply popping the case open near the device and tapping the pairing prompt.
Much like how AirPods work with iPhones, each time you prop the case open near
your Huawei device, you’ll see a snapshot of the battery status of both earbuds
and the charging case.
For all other devices, pairing begins by long pressing the button
on the FreeBuds 4 case. You can connect up to two devices simultaneously and
it’s a marked improvement from the erratic connections of previous FreeBuds. If
you connect to a laptop and a phone, the FreeBuds 4 will prioritize connections
from your phone to patch through calls swiftly. When you’re done with a call
and resume media playback on your laptop, the buds are quick to switch back to
the laptop and maintain a stable connection throughout.
Audio
Performance
The FreeBuds 4 can handle most popular genres and simple mix of
frequencies well enough. There’s more emphasis on mids and vocals, which sound
crisp and you get detailed instrumental harmonics. Lower-end frequencies and
bass still come through, but they’re not as prominent and struggle to get you
into the groove of a track. You can boost bass or treble through the Huawei AI
Life app, and while it enhances audio a little bit, other frequencies get
overpowered.
Playing Staryboy by The Weeknd, the FreeBuds 4 did well to deliver
that weighty pulsating bassline while retaining vocal clarity. More complex
mixes like Revelry by Kings of Leon end up getting muddied, and nuanced orchestral
tracks don’t land as dramatically as they should.
Since the earbuds don’t form any kind of seal around the ear, the
most you’ll get out of the FreeBuds 4 is moderate noise reduction. It’s helpful
for those who like to keep tabs on their surroundings but not so great when you
want to immerse yourself in a track, video, or podcast.
One area they come in handy is when taking calls or using them as
a mic to record a vlog from your phone. The FreeBuds 4 do a good job at
isolating your voice from ambient noise around you and make sure you sound
clear. However, if you want high-quality
noise-cancellation you’ll be better off going for in-ear earbuds
like the Huawei
FreeBuds Pro or save up for premium noise-cancelling buds
from Sony or
Bose.
Battery
Life
The FreeBuds 4 last around 3.5 to 4 hours on a single charge and
if you pop them back in their case a few times, you can get another 22 hours.
This is by no means ground-breaking as similarly priced wireless buds get you
around 6-7 hours. When you turn ANC on, the FreeBuds stamina is reduced to 2 –
2.5 hours. Considering the ANC isn’t all that noticeable, we suggest keeping it
off.
We listened to the Freebuds 4 mostly at max volume to get the best
experience. This yielded around 3 hours of battery endurance before we had to
plop them back in the charging case, where the buds take around an hour to top
up. It’s enough to take a few quick calls or listen to a quick playlist and
podcasts but if you want settle in for a long listening session you’ll be
frustrated
The case charges via a USB-C cable and also takes around an hour
to fully recharge. There’s no wireless charging support, which is disappointing
given how expensive the FreeBuds 4 are.
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