They may look strange, but the Free Buds 5 are excellent wireless earphones with an open fit that have a lot to offer - and at a reasonable price.

With the Sony WF-1000XM5, the best all-rounder takes the test winner crown. The in-ears combine very good sound with strong ANC and many practical functions. The Liberty 4 NC from Sound- core proves that cheap doesn't mean bad, holding its own in a strong test field and deservedly receiving the price-performance seal of approval.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 and the JBL Live Flex are great fun! Despite the open fit, the active noise cancellation manages the feat of reducing ambient noise. Both in-ears sound really good. However, JBL is clearly ahead in terms of battery life and the associated app.

With the Huawei FreeBuds 5, the FreeBuds 4 are not only followed by technically improved TWS headphones, but they are also a real eye-catcher. Another positive aspect is that Huawei is sticking to the open-fit design, which is almost a unique selling point. The Huawei FreeBuds 5 convince with an extraordinary look, high wearing comfort and good sound...

Not every Bluetooth headphone is suitable for everyone. One sounds great, the other sits better in the ear when jogging. Some models shine with super-long battery life, others as a headset in the home office. You can find your personal test winner with the help of our database. In addition to current test results, it contains important features such as the type of water protection or the number of...

It's not easy to draw a conclusion. Because the Huawei FreeBuds 5 do a few things differently. The Chinese manufacturer does without an in-ear attachment and relies on a very unconventional design. If you like both, you'll get solid in-ears that are convincing all along the line in terms of sound and operation...