I always ask myself this question: why does everyone immediately think of AirPods Pro when talking about wireless earbuds? There are far more interesting alternatives, often at a much lower price. Today, I want to talk about the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4, a pair of earbuds that truly impressed me with their exceptional value for money.

Compact Design and Premium Finishes

As soon as I got my hands on the FreeBuds Pro 4, I was impressed by their design. These earbuds come in three colors: black, white, and green. Personally, I have a slight preference for the black model.

The charging case is ultra-compact, weighing only 47 grams. It fits perfectly in a pocket and has a high-quality finish that feels premium. A surprising little detail: the Huawei logo is placed on the back of the case rather than the front. A strange choice, but nothing major.

The earbuds themselves are sturdy and well-built, just like other Huawei products. To ensure a perfect fit, Huawei provides three sizes of silicone and memory foam ear tips. I even had a colleague try them, and he told me it was the first time he wore earbuds without feeling any discomfort.

Huawei claims 6.5 to 7 hours of listening time on a single charge and up to 30 to 33 hours with the case. To put it in perspective, this is more than enough for a round-trip flight from Paris to New York without needing a recharge.

A Comprehensive App for Customizing Your Sound

The FreeBuds Pro 4 use the AI Life app, available on Huawei’s AppGallery. With this app, you can:

• Manage Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with different modes.
• Adjust the equalizer to match your preferences.
• Test the ear tip seal to ensure a secure fit.
• Customize touch controls.
• Activate the “Find My Earbuds” feature, which plays a sound to help locate them.

Even when prioritizing sound quality, I was able to move more than 30 meters away from my phone outdoors, and the connection remained flawless.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4: Clear Calls

Call quality is one of the biggest strengths of the FreeBuds Pro 4. Huawei highlighted their new microphones at a product event, and I was skeptical. But after several real-world tests, I was blown away!

I tested these earbuds outdoors, with wind and background noise, and my voice remained perfectly clear. Even indoors, in a room with an echo and people talking nearby, the microphones focused only on my voice, effectively reducing background noise.

Perfect for Sports

Many people wear earbuds while working out, so I wanted to test whether the FreeBuds Pro 4 would stay in place. No problem at all! Even after jogging and making sudden movements, they didn’t fall out.

Balanced Sound and Effective Noise Cancellation

The most important factor in earbuds is sound quality. I primarily listened to music via Tidal and YouTube Music, watched YouTube videos, and worked on audio editing.

• If you love deep bass, simply enable the bass boost option in the app.
• If you prefer balanced sound, the default settings are already excellent.

The FreeBuds Pro 4 deliver clear and precise audio, with great instrument separation and natural vocals. I honestly felt like some artists were singing right in my ears.

When it comes to noise cancellation, it performs very well in noisy environments (public transport, crowds, cars). However, if you want total silence, a high-end over-ear headset will do a better job.

Should You Buy the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4?

Absolutely! For under €200, these earbuds offer:

✅ Premium design and an ultra-compact case.
✅ Strong battery life for multiple days of listening.
✅ A comprehensive app with advanced settings.
✅ Exceptional call quality, even in noisy environments.
✅ Precise and immersive sound, with a well-balanced profile.
✅ Effective noise cancellation, though slightly less powerful than high-end headphones.