Huawei FreeBuds 7i

Tested: 31 Bluetooth headphones, including special models such as the open-ear Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro. It can also be used as an in-ear model with noise cancellation – we’ll tell you how well that works. Also exceptional: With the Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2025 and Beyerdynamic Aventho 200 over-ear headphones, anyone can easily replace the battery themselves...

The FreeBuds 7i are not bad in-ears. However, the manufacturer continues to tread water with the i-series. The sound is good, but problematic at high frequencies and bass. The battery life is decent, the ANC is okay. There is a good app for further settings, but this is only available via detours due to the US embargo...

The Huawei FreeBuds 7i follow on from the FreeBuds 6i and offer some changes in detail, including a revised design. Among other things, Huawei has added a new ANC system, 3D audio support and an improved microphone setup. Both the charging case and the earphones are made of plastic and are available in black, white and pink...