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Huawei FreeBuds 4
ANC, 4 h, WirelessProduct details
The Huawei FreeBuds 4 take active noise cancellation with an open fit to a new level and feature a completely new adaptive ear-fitting technology for even better sound. The open-fit design ensures that air pressure remains balanced while important ambient sounds are still audible, providing a safe and comfortable wearing experience even after hours of use. Every ear is different. That’s why the Huawei FreeBuds 4 use adaptive ear-fitting technology to recognize your unique ear shape and how you wear the earbuds. It then intelligently selects from a variety of noise cancellation modes to achieve optimal reduction of low frequencies. The perfectly round charging case fits snugly in your palm. And now that it’s even smaller and lighter, it seamlessly fits into your pocket, making it easier than ever to take your music with you. The earbuds are ergonomically shaped to fit your ears perfectly, ensuring they feel just right every time. Weighing only 4.1 grams each, they sit naturally and comfortably in your ears, offering an almost weightless way to enjoy music.
Application range | General |
Equipment + Functions | Wireless charging |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones, In Ear Headphones |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm (3x) |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Isolation | Closed |
Item number | 16755948 |
Manufacturer | Huawei |
Category | Headphones |
Manufacturer no. | 55034498 |
Release date | 5.10.2021 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | Ceramic White |
Application range | General |
Output | Stereo |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Equipment + Functions | Wireless charging |
Music control | touchpad remote control, Universal Bluetooth Remote |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones, In Ear Headphones |
Fit | In Ear |
Isolation | Closed |
Driver diameter | 14.30 mm |
Durability | Splashproof |
Protection type (IP code) | IPX4 |
Membrane size | 14.30 mm |
Frequency range | 20 - 20000 Hz |
Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm (3x) |
Connections base/transmitter | USB-C |
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Bluetooth feature | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
Bluetooth profiles | AAC, SBC |
Power supply | Battery operated |
Battery type | LiPo |
Battery life | 4 h |
Capacity | 30 mAh |
Charging time | 1 h |
Charging input | USB-C |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Charging box (410 mAh), USB-C charging cable |
Height | 4.14 cm |
Width | 1.68 cm |
Weight | 50 g |
Length | 11.10 cm |
Width | 10.70 cm |
Height | 3.80 cm |
Weight | 175 g |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 73.LG3.2 %
- 73.Music Sound3.2 %
- 75.Huawei3.3 %
- 75.QCY3.3 %
- 77.Bose3.4 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 48.Bowers & Wilkins2 days
- 48.Google2 days
- 48.Huawei2 days
- 48.Jabra2 days
- 48.LG2 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 42.Apple2.4 %
- 42.Avantree2.4 %
- 42.Huawei2.4 %
- 42.Nothing2.4 %
- 42.Philips2.4 %
Those who want to isolate themselves from the environment with their headphones and enjoy music intensively are less well served with the Freebuds 4. The Huawei headphones have other qualities: they sit incredibly comfortably, sound well-balanced and support simultaneous connection with multiple devices including automatic switching...
- Warm sound
- good app
- Very high wearing comfort
- Low detail
- Moderate noise cancelling
- meagre runtime
The Freebuds 4 shone with the best sound in this comparison. Here, Huawei focuses less on rich detail and more on undistorted voices and warm tuning. The earplugs do not seal the ears. This makes them comfortable to wear, but the noise-cancelling is weak. The operation by touch and tip is pleasing, and the good app is a practical addition. However, the battery life is a little short.
- easy
- good wearing comfort
- Gestures for volume
- Passable ANC
- low maximum volume
If in-ears in the ear canal bother you, the FreeBuds 4 are an open-fit alternative with decent ANC. You should not expect sound miracles.
- Smooth sound with rich bass
- Strong runtimes
- Volume control on the handset
- Stable hold even without attachments
- Practically unusable ANC
- Optics of the earphones only okay
- Really good, dynamic and balanced sound
- Very nice small and light construction
- good operability
- Multi-pairing thanks to Bluetooth 5.2
- appealing design
- Overall decent telephony acoustics