HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3

#huaweifreebudspro4 Huawei FreeBuds are wireless Bluetooth and NearLink earbuds. They were first announced and released on March 27, 2018, alongside the Huawei P20 series. In addition to playing audio, the Huawei FreeBuds contain built-in microphones for noise cancellation, accelerometers, and optical sensors to detect wear status and gestures (e.g., double-tap to pause audio). [5]

History
Huawei FreeBuds 3 & 3i
In March 2019, Huawei released the second-generation FreeBuds, the FreeBuds 3, followed by the FreeBuds 3i in May 2020. These models feature the Kirin A1 chip, extended talk time, and noise-cancellation capabilities. Additionally, an optional wireless charging case, available at an extra cost, was introduced.[6]

Huawei FreeBuds 4i & 4
Huawei launched the third-generation FreeBuds 4i on June 6, 2021, followed by the mainline FreeBuds 4 in May 2021. These earbuds underwent an external redesign, featuring shorter stems akin to the FreeBuds Pro, spatial audio, IPX4 water resistance, and improved battery life.[7]

Huawei FreeBuds 4E
Introduced in March 2022, the FreeBuds 4E joined the FreeBuds lineup, powered by HarmonyOS. They featured a new audio universal card exclusive to HarmonyOS smartphones, system notifications, a personalized pop-up menu, and the capability to list and detect songs in real-time. The FreeBuds 4E offer a 22-hour battery life without noise cancellation and 14 hours with noise cancellation enabled.[8]

Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick
The special edition FreeBuds Lipstick, released on November 10, 2021, features a unique lipstick-shaped case. These earbuds include High-Resolution Sound, Air-Like Comfort, and Open-Fit Active Noise Cancellation 2.0. They also offer Intelligent Audio Connection, which enables the transfer of video from a phone to Huawei Vision and audio to the FreeBuds Lipstick with a simple tap. The earbuds support Smart Collaboration with Device+ on EMUI 12 for seamless device switching, gesture controls for music playback and calls, and up to 22 hours of music playback battery life with ANC off (14 hours with ANC on). The Huawei AI Life App allows users to manage noise cancellation and audio modes for the FreeBuds series.[9]

Huawei FreeBuds 5
The fourth-generation FreeBuds 5 series was available for pre-order in China in June 2022. The FreeBuds 5i were released in January 2023, followed by the global release of the FreeBuds 5 in April 2023. The FreeBuds 5 feature an open-fit design for enhanced comfort and noise cancellation, along with True Wireless Stereo (TWS). They are equipped with an ultra-magnetic dynamic driver to boost bass and support dual HD codecs with real-time audio enhancements across a broad frequency range. The earbuds offer 30 hours of battery life, Celia AI call noise cancellation for clearer voice communication, IP54 dust- and splash-resistance, and fast charging capabilities, all powered by HarmonyOS.[10]

FreeBuds Pro
Huawei FreeBuds Pro
The HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro line is a series of high-end true wireless earbuds. Improved sound quality, active noise cancellation, and long battery life. The FreeBuds Pro supports the L2HC 2.04 and LDAC codecs. The FreeBuds Pro line was first launched in September 2020. They were available around Europe starting from October 2020. This line of earbuds has been growing rapidly, with the FreeBuds Pro being the third pair of true wireless earbuds Huawei launched in the year prior to their release.[11]

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2
The second-generation Pro line of FreeBuds, FreeBuds Pro 2 was released June 23, 2022. They are designed in collaboration with Devialet. One of the standout features is the Intelligent Active Noise Cancellation technology. This feature adapts to the environment, helping to block out unwanted noise during calls and listening to audio. The earbuds also boast an Ultra-Hearing Dual-Speaker system for clear sounds. This, combined with the Triple Adaptive EQ included for balance. In addition, the FreeBuds Pro 2 are certified by HWA and Hi-Res Audio Wireless. The limited battery life with Active Noise Cancellation turned on gives users 4 hours of listening time. The charging case provides an additional 18 hours of battery life.[12]

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2+
The second-generation Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2+ with TWS like FreeBuds 5 is an interative version of the FreeBuds Pro 2. It support LDAC™ high-resolution codec, and are certified both by HWA and Hi-Res Audio Wireless, with a transmission of up to 990 kbit/s. They employ a bone conduction microphone and three additional microphones that all use Huawei's-exclusive deep neural network (DNN) noise cancellation algorithm. The intelligent dynamic ANC 2.0 will switch the earbuds to optimal noise cancellation mode in real time thanks to its ability to detect the ear canal structure, wearing status, and environment