Huawei FreeBuds 5

ANC, 3.50 h, Wireless
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Product details

Hi-Res Audio certified wireless headphones with 11 mm dynamic driver units. Ergonomically shaped for optimal wearing comfort. Reduces the loss of low frequencies when the headphones are not perfectly seated, delivering crystal-clear sound. Active noise cancellation. Powerful bass.

Key specifications

Application range
General
Equipment + Functions
Noise ReductionTrue Wireless
Headphone type
Bluetooth headphonesEarbuds
Signal transmission
Wireless
Noise cancelling
ANC
Isolation
Open
Item number
25201819

General information

Manufacturer
Huawei
Category
Headphones
Manufacturer no.
55036455
Release date
18.4.2023

Colour

Colour
Orange
Exact colour description
Orange

Application range

Operating system compatibility
AndroidiOS
Application range
General

Headphone properties

Output
Stereo
Noise cancelling
ANC
Equipment + Functions
Noise ReductionTrue Wireless
Music control
Universal Bluetooth Remote
Signal transmission
Wireless

Headphone type

Headphone type
Bluetooth headphonesEarbuds
Fit
In Ear
Isolation
Open
Driver diameter
11 mm
Durability
Splashproof
Protection type (IP code)
IP54
Converter principle
Dynamic
Membrane size
11 mm

Audio properties

Frequency range
16 - 40000 Hz

Connections

Connections base/transmitter
USB-C

Bluetooth features

Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth feature
LDAC
Bluetooth profiles
LDAC

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion poly
Battery life
3.50 h
Capacity
42 mAh
Charging time
0.33 h
Charging input
USB-C

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging caseEar tipsUSB-C charging cable

Product dimensions

Height
3.24 cm
Width
1.76 cm
Depth
2.28 cm
Weight
5.40 g

Package dimensions

Length
10 cm
Width
10 cm
Height
5 cm
Weight
170 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
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Reviews & Ratings

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
  • 50.Onit
    2.1 %
  • 51.Baseus
    2.2 %
  • 51.Huawei
    2.2 %
  • 53.PhoneLook
    2.3 %
  • 53.soundcore
    2.3 %

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
  • 57.Google
    3 days
  • 57.House of Marley
    3 days
  • 57.Huawei
    3 days
  • 57.Nedis
    3 days
  • 57.Nothing
    3 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 57.Novidarte
    2.5 %
  • 58.Canyon
    2.6 %
  • 58.Huawei
    2.6 %
  • 60.Akashi
    2.7 %
  • 60.Fresh'N Rebel
    2.7 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good90/100
Very good90/100
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PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseAugust 2024
  • PositiveComfortable and secure fit
  • PositiveImpressive sound & ANC
  • PositiveWireless charging
  • PositiveHi-Res support
  • NegativeTouch controls sometimes react somewhat sluggishly
  • NegativeHousing takes some getting used to

They may look strange, but the Free Buds 5 are excellent wireless earphones with an open fit that have a lot to offer - and at a reasonable price.

This test report belongs to a different type: FreeBuds 5 (ANC, 3.50 h, Wireless)
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notebookcheck.comSingle testReleaseOctober 2023

With the Huawei FreeBuds 5, the FreeBuds 4 are not only followed by technically improved TWS headphones, but they are also a real eye-catcher. Another positive aspect is that Huawei is sticking to the open-fit design, which is almost a unique selling point. The Huawei FreeBuds 5 convince with an extraordinary look, high wearing comfort and good sound...