Huawei FreeBuds 4

ANC, 4 h, Wireless
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Product details

Huawei FreeBuds 4 takes Open-fit Active Noise Cancellation to new heights, incorporating all-new adaptive ear-matching technology for even greater audio immersion. The open-fit design allows air pressure
to stay equalised, while ensuring important environmental sounds can still be heard — for a safer, more comfortable wearing experience even after long hours of use. Every ear is different. That's why Huawei FreeBuds 4 uses adaptive ear-matching technology to detect your unique in-ear shape and how you wear the earbuds, then intelligently selects from a variety of noise cancellation modes to achieve optimal low-frequency sound reduction. The perfect-circle charging case is designed to fit right in your palm. And now even smaller and lighter, it slips seamlessly into your pocket, for an easier way to take your music with you. The earbuds are ergonomically moulded to precisely fit your ear, for a shape that feels right every time. And at just 4.1 g each, they'll sit naturally and comfortably in your ears, offering an almost weightless way to deeply enjoy music.

Key specifications

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

General information

Manufacturer
Huawei
Category
Headphones
Manufacturer no.
55034498
Release date
5.10.2021

Colour

Colour group
White
Exact colour description
Ceramic White

Application range

Headphone area of use
General

Headphone properties

Headphone output
Stereo
Noise cancelling
ANC
Headphone features + functions
Wireless charging
Music control
touchpad remote control, 
Universal Bluetooth Remote
Peripheral signal transmission
Wireless

Headphone type

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

Audio properties

Frequency range
20 - 20000 Hz

Connections

Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (3x)
Connections base/transmitter
USB-C

Bluetooth features

Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth feature
A2DP, 
AVRCP, 
HFP
Bluetooth profiles
AAC, 
SBC

Power supply

Power supply
Battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Battery life
4 h
Capacity
30 mAh
Charging time
1 h
Charging input
USB-C

Origin

Country of origin
China

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging box (410 mAh), 
USB-C charging cable

Product dimensions

Height
4.14 cm
Width
1.68 cm
Weight
50 g

Package dimensions

Length
11.10 cm
Width
10.70 cm
Height
3.80 cm
Weight
175 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 72.Fresh'N Rebel
  • 72.Soundpeats
  • 74.Huawei
  • 75.Dudao
  • 75.House of Marley

Statutory 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: Galaxus
  • 35.Audio-Technica
  • 35.FiiO
  • 35.Huawei
  • 35.OPPO
  • 35.Pioneer

Return rate

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

Source: Galaxus
  • 49.Esperanza
  • 49.Fresh'N Rebel
  • 51.Huawei
  • 51.OPPO
  • 51.Pioneer DJ
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingGood78/100
Good68/100
Rank 19 out of 22Stiftung WarentestBluetooth-Kopfhörer im Test - Kopfhörer mit gutem Sound und AkkuReleaseMarch 2022

The Bluetooth headphone test provides results for 240 headphones with and without earpieces. Which ones sound strong, have good batteries and no harmful substances. New in Stiftung Warentest's headphone comparison: 26 current in-ear and boom headphones. Among them are models from Apple, JBL, Samsung and Sennheiser...

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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseOctober 2021

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...

Good79/100
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Rank 2 out of 8Computer BildTest In-Ear-Kopfhörer - 8 klangvolle PaareReleaseOctober 2021
  • PositiveWarm sound
  • Positivegood app
  • PositiveVery high wearing comfort
  • NegativeLow detail
  • NegativeModerate noise cancelling
  • Negativemeagre 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.

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Good75/100
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AudioSingle testReleaseSeptember 2021
  • Positiveeasy
  • Positivegood wearing comfort
  • PositiveGestures for volume
  • PositivePassable ANC
  • Negativelow 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.

Very good86/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseAugust 2021
  • PositiveSmooth sound with rich bass
  • PositiveStrong runtimes
  • PositiveVolume control on the handset
  • PositiveStable hold even without attachments
  • NegativePractically unusable ANC
  • NegativeOptics of the earphones only okay
Good77/100
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connectSingle testReleaseAugust 2021
  • PositiveReally good, dynamic and balanced sound
  • PositiveVery nice small and light construction
  • Positivegood operability
  • PositiveMulti-pairing thanks to Bluetooth 5.2
  • Positiveappealing design
  • PositiveOverall decent telephony acoustics