Like many others before them, Huawei’s FreeBuds Pro want to become the new benchmark in headphones true wirelesseven if it means drawing inspiration (very strongly) from the market leaders.
Even if they don’t win the prize for originality, the FreeBuds Pro make a very solid copy. Their largely perfectible reproduction in the treble cost them the ultimate star, but they are still a model of choice for anyone looking for a good pair of headphones. true wireless with active noise reduction. We hope that the manufacturer will very quickly unlock access to the advanced settings of the application to other users, if only those on Android.
Points forts
- Overall sound reproduction well balanced.
- Deep and punchy bass.
- Comfortable (but not perfectly universal) fit.
- Very complete commands, multipoint connection.
- Effective noise reduction, fairly natural rendering of the mode of listening to surrounding noise.
Weak points
- Restitution of treble perfectible (precision, extension too short).
- Application only on EMUI 10 smartphones for the moment (advanced settings and certain features inaccessible to other users).
- Voice prompts and app only in English.
An alternative
The FreeBuds 4i are certainly not free from defects – in addition to their disappointing noise reduction, we especially think of their controls which are too scanty. But that does not prevent them from boldly teasing many supposedly more prestigious models, thanks in particular to extremely solid comfort and sound performance. A great success.