Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4: review of the best in-ear headphones of the moment?

  • Ergonomic design with silicone and foam pads for a perfect fit.
  • High-quality sound with dual drivers and adaptive EQ.
  • Advanced active noise cancellation and multiple listening modes.
  • Intuitive touch controls and stable connectivity with Bluetooth 5.2.

Huawei Freebuds Pro 4

The headphones Free Buds Pro 4 Huawei's headphones have arrived on the market as one of the most interesting proposals of the year within the wireless headphones segment (and we are still at the beginning of 2). The Asian firm has put all the meat on the grill with its new in-ear by betting on significant improvements in key aspects such as sound quality and Noise cancellation without neglecting designAfter several weeks of testing them, today we are going to tell you everything you need to know about them. Get comfortable and keep an eye on your wallet: you will probably want to buy them once you finish reading our impressions.

Elegant design with a certain distinctive air

It's hard to stand out in headphone design in-ear headphones. Almost everything has already been invented and the capacity for surprise in this sense is increasingly smaller. I'm not going to tell you that Huawei's proposal with these FreeBuds Pro 4 is by any means revolutionary (its case and the shape of the headphones themselves are more than seen), but it is true that it is the small details that help them stand out above many other models. These FreeBuds thus enjoy a simple design yet sophisticated thanks to its build quality feel. Available in three colors (black, white and a soft green), The greenish ones are especially striking for that very special and different pastel color, with details in gold that make the whole thing quite flirtatious while giving a touch premium which makes them quite different.

Huawei Freebuds Pro 4

Said charging case It has an oval shape with a matte finish that is very comfortable to carry in your pocket (it only weighs 47 grams) and its magnetic opening and closing function perfectly. On the back we find the Huawei logo (in a glossy finish) and a small gold line that highlights the separation of the two halves of the case.

As for the headphones themselves, they sport a design ergonomic cane type where subtle gold details reappear. Their structure is designed to fit firmly and comfortably in the ear (and they do), even during long sessions of use. Each earphone weighs only 5,8 grams, which makes them ideal for activities such as running or using at the gym (they are IP54 certified). In addition, as usual, the design includes various sizes of ear cushions - both silicone and memory foam, pay attention to detail, so you can choose - which improves customization and the sealing of the sound in our ear.

Huawei Freebuds Pro 4

Superior sound quality and perfect noise cancellation

One of the most interesting points of the FreeBuds Pro 4 is -as it should be in any self-respecting headset- its sound quality. These Huawei incorporate a dual-controller system that combines a 11mm dynamic driver and a flat diaphragm. This configuration allows to offer quite rich bass and deep -I liked them a lot- while maintaining some clear high notes and detailed, achieving a balance capable of satisfying both music lovers and occasional users.

Support for codecs such as SBC, AAC, LDAC and L2HC ensures high-resolution audio transmission. The latter, exclusive to Huawei devices, allows you to enjoy lossless sound at high resolutions. 2,3 Mbps, ideal for Hi-Fi music enthusiasts, which is also noteworthy. In addition, the adaptive equalization automatically adjusts the sound depending on the shape of the ear canal and the conditions of use, ensuring an optimal listening experience at all times - for those who prefer to manually adjust the sound, there is always the option to choose predefined profiles such as “Classic,” “Balanced,” and “Hi-Fi Live,” designed in collaboration with the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing.

Huawei Freebuds Pro 4

La Noise Cancellation This is another area where the FreeBuds Pro 4 shine. They are capable of reducing up to 100 dB ambient noise, thanks to an advanced system that combines internal and external microphones with cancellation algorithms. This functionality is especially useful in noisy environments such as airplanes, trains or busy cafes and in the case of these FreeBuds, you will be surprised by how well it works despite its condition. in-ear headphones.

ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) mode offers several levels of adjustment: “Dynamic,” which automatically adapts cancellation depending on the environment, “Comfortable,” for low-noise environments, “General,” ideal for noisy places, and “Ultra,” designed for extremely noisy scenarios. If you prefer to hear what’s going on around you without taking off your headphones, “Attention” mode is perfect (this is what they often call “transparency mode”).

To complement the active cancellation, memory foam ear cushions provide a additional passive insulation that without being decisive (they are still small compared to those we find in some over-ear, clear) improve acoustic immersion and overall ANC performance.

Impeccable call quality and good touch controls

Huawei has made great efforts to improve the call quality and it shows. The FreeBuds Pro 4 incorporate a triple microphone system combined with a bone conduction microphone, a configuration that captures bone vibrations, reducing outside noise and ensuring clear pickup of our voice. In addition, the noise cancellation algorithm for calls effectively eliminates environmental sounds such as wind or nearby conversations, providing a good experience even in crowded places. It is being one of the most applauded features of these Freebuds and when you try it you will understand why.

When it comes to handling them, the FreeBuds Pro 4 offer touch controls, quite intuitive, which consist of pinching the stem of the headset. This allows you to perform actions such as playing or pausing music, changing tracks, adjusting the volume or activating the ANC. These controls are quite accurate and they respond well even in motion, but they are not the only ones. in-ear from Huawei also enjoy head gesture control, so that movements such as nodding or shaking can be customized to accept or reject calls, adding a plus of comfort in situations where we have our hands busy.

Autonomy, charging and connectivity

In terms of autonomy, the FreeBuds Pro 4 offer, on paper, up to 4 hours of playback with ANC on y 6 and a half hours without him. With the charging case, the total duration is extended to 22 and 30 hours, respectively. These are not bad figures, but we cannot say that they are extraordinary either, among other things because they are always somewhat lower in practice. The case, by the way, allows charging via a USB-C port and also supports wireless chargingFast charging is another advantage, as with just 10 minute charge You'll get about 2 hours of use out of it, which is never a bad thing.

Headphones enjoy connection Bluetooth 5.2 and allow simultaneous connection to two devices, making it easy to switch between a smartphone and a computer, for example. They are compatible with Android, iOS and HarmonyOS operating systems, however, to get the most out of their functions, it is recommended to install the Huawei AI Life app, which is not available on Google Play and must be downloaded from Huawei's AppGallery, which may be cumbersome or even confusing for some users. From the app you can update firmware, customize equalizers and activate advanced sound options. Its synchronization is also instant and very easy to use.

Huawei Freebuds Pro 4

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 They are a round product and even the price is right. It is true that its price tag is not small: we are talking about 199 Euros which, however, I think is quite a good fit for the quality and performance they offer, especially if we take into account the current high-end offerings they fit into. Their special and well-finished design, sound quality and noise cancellation, and ergonomics make them a very attractive option for those looking for good headphones. in-ear to invest in.