Huawei FreeBuds 4i
ANC, 10 h, WirelessProduct details
The Huawei FreeBuds 4i are ergonomically designed for a stable and snug fit. The super lightweight earbuds significantly reduce pressure, even after hours of listening. Outstanding comfort – all day long. The oval-shaped, compact charging case feels nice in the hand and features a refreshingly original design. The elegant lines and high-gloss polished surface of the earbuds give them a modern, eye-catching look. Available in Ceramic White, Carbon Black, or Red – fill your days and nights with dynamic style.
Application range | General |
Equipment + Functions | Microphones, True Wireless |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones, In Ear Headphones |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Isolation | Closed |
Item number | 15467131 |
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- 70.Defunc3.7 %
- 72.Denver3.8 %
- 72.Huawei3.8 %
- 72.Lenovo3.8 %
- 75.JLab Audio3.9 %
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- 41.FiiO2 days
- 41.Google2 days
- 41.Huawei2 days
- 41.Jabra2 days
- 41.Nothing2 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 54.Joyroom3.1 %
- 55.Google3.2 %
- 55.Huawei3.2 %
- 57.EarFun3.3 %
- 58.Shokz3.4 %
New in Stiftung Warentest's headphone comparison: 32 current in-ear and headband headphones. One of them delivers top sound, another is top fit for sports. In addition to the test winners, the current test offers many other good headphones. With long battery runtimes of up to almost 86 hours, the headphones with earpieces scored particularly well...
- Solid sound
- Great battery life and fast charging
- Poor app
- No protection against splash water
The Huawei FreeBuds 4i convinced in the test with pleasantly warm sound and really strong battery life of almost nine hours. The quick charge after 10 minutes for an additional 3.5 hours is also really good. Deductions are made for the lack of volume control on the in-ears, and the app only offers the bare essentials. Huwei also does not provide any information about water protection.
- Balanced, neutral sound
- Very good noise cancelling + transparency mode
- Strong battery life
- Very good price-performance ratio
- Bass occasionally too soft
- Questionable positioning in the case
- ANC hardly influences the sound
- App only for Android, but not via the Google Play Store
Even though Huawei relies on tricky touch operation here, the Chinese have succeeded well with the 4i. The touch gestures respond well and can be adapted to personal preferences. The sound slightly emphasises the low bass, but otherwise remains largely neutral. The ANC worked well in the test. It remains unclear why the corresponding app is only available for Android smartphones.
- Touch operation
- Battery
- Depths could be a little more present
Unless you're looking for a professional codec variety and simply want decent sound quality and features at a reasonable price, we can recommend the Huawei FreeBuds 4i.
The Huawei FreeBuds 4i retain the strengths of their predecessor: The sound is convincing and the noise-cancelling works well. What used to be the biggest weakness has now become a strength: the battery lasts almost nine hours with the noise-cancelling function activated - great!