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After a brief but intense experience with the TWS earphones, which touted boosted battery life and refined noise-cancellation capabilities, we’re eager to share our initial takeaways.
The earbuds are available in three colors: Black, as well as bold options like Purple and White. The case’s matte finish contrasts with the buds’ shiny surface, a design similarity to its predecessors. Two generations share numerous visible similarities, requiring an discerning observer to distinguish them.
Despite their glossy finish, the buds exhibit a surprising resistance to fingerprints and smudges. They feature quick stems, accompanied by a set of rubber grips with adjustable lengths and sizes, all bearing the Huawei logo on their side. The bundle includes a USB-A to USB-C cable and a Quick Start Guide.
The buds’ magnetic properties allowed for a seamless fit within the case. With their intuitive interface, users can effortlessly navigate by combining touch-sensitive gestures with seamless swiping motions for volume control, while also using gentle taps to play or pause content.
Huawei has significantly enhanced the connectivity of its Freebuds 6i, now supporting seamless pairing via Bluetooth 5.3 and allowing for a maximum of two simultaneous connections. The seamless transition allows for uninterrupted use across devices, eliminating the need to maintain separate pairings on your laptop computer and cellphone.
To pair your buds with a cellphone, simplicity is key; just download and install the AI Life app directly from Huawei’s AppGallery instead of the Google Play Store. Huawei provides a QR code on the back of the field, making it easily accessible via the app with no need to search for it.
While the Freebuds 6i earbuds and case retain their unchanged load, the case’s battery capacity has been boosted by 25% to 510mAh, with each earbud still boasting a 55mAh cell.
Huawei asserts that its headphones deliver up to 8 hours of uninterrupted music listening when active noise cancellation (ANC) is disabled, whereas the battery life drops to approximately 5 hours when ANC is engaged. Preliminary testing revealed encouraging results: our examinations demonstrated a promising average of approximately seven hours without active noise cancellation, occasionally exceeding four hours when ANC was enabled.
Compared to the manufacturer’s claims, our testing revealed that with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) disabled, the device lasted approximately 32 hours, while with ANC enabled, it reached about 18 hours – both figures slightly shorter than the promised 35 and 20 hours, respectively.
The Freebuds 6i boast 11mm quad-magnet dynamic drivers, capable of being Hi-Res certified, boasting 50% enhanced performance compared to their predecessors. Nonetheless, the sound lacks distinguished bass, making them much less appropriate for genres like R&B, rap, or digital music. On the optimistic side, voices are expertly nuanced, making them ideal for conferences and calls.
The earbuds’ characteristic noise-cancellation technology, known as Dynamic ANC 3.0, employs an upgraded noise-filtering chamber in conjunction with a 3-mic system to effectively mitigate ambient distractions and isolate voice frequencies.
The three handbook modes – Noise Canceling, Off, and Consciousness – are easily accessible via the buds themselves or the AI Life app for seamless control. Noise-canceling features four settings: Cozy, Common, Extremely Loud, and Dynamic. We found that the Dynamic mode was our top choice, as it skillfully adjusts to its surroundings to deliver unparalleled noise-cancelling performance.
Consciousness mode offers a simple yet effective toggle between Voice Mode and the traditional keyboard input experience. We found Voice Mode to be surprisingly comfortable, as it allows for effortless conversations without inundating your ears with ambient noise.
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Huawei touts the Freebuds 6i as an affordable pair of true wireless earphones (TWS), perfectly suited for daily use and workouts, boasting IP54 water-resistance and ergonomic rubber tips for a snug fit.
At a competitive price point of €99, the Freebuds 6i offer remarkable value, especially when combined with Huawei’s regular discounts and promotions. Currently, European customers can enhance their wearable experience by purchasing accessories such as the Watch Match, Freeclip, or Band 8 at an affordable €50, further solidifying the value proposition of the Freebuds 6i.
