The Huawei Freebuds 5i headphones are aimed at individual users seeking advanced wireless headphones with rich and clear sound. They provide excellent sound quality with noise isolation capability, while their voice recognition technology allows users to answer calls or perform other functions without touching their phone. Additionally, they feature a range of other functions, such as easy pairing with their phone and resistance to dust and water. Their design is lightweight and comfortable, making them ideal for use during sports or other activities.
Modern Design
The modern design is highlighted by sleek curves. Isle Blue and Nebula Black feature frosted textures resembling pebbles, while Ceramic White offers the look and feel of cool jade, exuding effortless elegance at a glance.
Beautiful & Comfortable
The earphones are smaller and 11% lighter than the previous product. With 3 sizes of skin-friendly soft silicone tips, you can enjoy personalized comfort. The lightweight charging case is very easy to carry, so you can have it with you.
High-Resolution Audio
The HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i is certified with Hi-Res Audio Wireless, featuring a wider frequency response, high-resolution full-link audio for HD6 audio sources, and multiple EQs that match a wide range of different styles, for a personalized listening experience.
The 10 mm headphones work in tandem with their composite polymer diaphragm to deliver excellent sound at low, mid, and high frequencies, making them ideal for pop music.
Easy Adjustment for Greater Comfort
The HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i reduces low-frequency loss when the earbuds do not fit perfectly with your ears or are worn below the optimal level, providing crystal-clear sound.
Noise Cancellation, Adapted to Everyday Life
Feel free to choose between Ultra, General, and Cozy noise-canceling modes to tailor the effects to your environment, such as a busy airport, subway station, restaurant, office, or quiet home.
AI Noise Cancellation, for Better Calls
AI noise cancellation, enhanced by artificial intelligence neural network algorithms, distinguishes voices from environmental noise, so you can hear loud and clear.
Interfaces for all uses
The audio connection center in the AI Life app makes it easy to manage devices connected to the headphones and switch listening devices in an instant. Open the charging case to pair the headphones with a nearby HUAWEI phone or tablet via automatic pairing.
Smart Connections, Easy Transfers
The HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i can simultaneously connect to two devices at the same time, including TVs, computers, tablets, mobile phones, and others. When you connect the earbuds to a computer to join a conference and there is an incoming call on the phone, simply double-tap an earbud to immediately answer the call.
Selfie with Comfort
The HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i allows you to take a photo remotely by double-tapping your earbuds, making capturing professional-quality photos as easy as striking an impressive pose.
Exercise in Various Conditions
The IP544 means that you can enjoy music with your HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i in everyday life.
Long battery life, so you can listen to your favorite music
The headphones can offer up to 28 hours of music playback when used with the charging case. No need to worry when the headphones are not fully charged. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i can play 4 hours of audio with just 15 minutes of charging, serving as a listening companion at any time.
Take control into your hands
Control your headphones with absolute ease through customizable touch controls, instead of having to constantly adjust them from your phone.
Long press
Toggle between turning ANC/Awareness mode on/off.
Double tap
Play/pause audio or answer/end call. Optional settings: play the previous or next track, wake up voice assistant.
Swipe up/down
Swipe up to increase volume or swipe down to decrease volume.
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I use them daily for calls and music.
+ build quality
+ battery life
+ connect instantly - no disconnects
+ strong and clear sound
+ very good call quality for the other person even in noisy environments
+ I particularly appreciate the volume adjustment with a swipe on the earpiece
For demanding users, with the use of the AI life app, you can customize it to your needs. For example, extra bass from the equalizer as well as firmware updates.
The headphones are wonderful with very nice sound, strong bass. Also, through AI, it can understand when to enhance the vocals or the melody in a song. At the same time, they are very comfortable in the ear and you can use them while going for a run. The noise cancellation is very good and you can adjust it better from the app. The battery is also very good with a duration of 4 hours with active noise cancellation and about 6 without it. As a holder of the 4s, it is quite a good improvement at the same time as I compared them with the JBL Flex Tune, there is not much difference in sound quality. Also, the headphones connect normally with non-Huawei devices like the 24 Ultra, with Huawei devices they are a bullet, as soon as I opened them my phone recognized them (Mate 50 Pro)
I take off one star because I wear them every day all day for music, so the 28 hours of battery life is relatively short, they need charging every two days. But of course, it is more battery life than many out there. Other than that, I am very satisfied with the sound quality, the app is very good, I feel very secure in my ears, and I hear the music better even at lower volume. Also, through the app, I was able to disable the sensor that stops the music when you take them out, because it doesn't work for me, I usually wear only one and in the other ear, I wear an earplug.
They don't suit me at all. I feel like they will fall off, they don't fit well... it's a shame I didn't try them first, I wouldn't have bought them. The sound is good, connection with the phone is immediate,
They fell out of my pocket and ended up in the toilet, I took them out and disinfected them with alcohol. Despite the fact that the case has fallen and the headphones have been thrown around about 20 times. After all this, they still work without any problem.
The descendant of the legendary 4i... The first encounter with the new 5i is enough to understand the quality you are dealing with. Initially, as a construction, it satisfies due to the materials and the robustness of the door mechanism (magnetic closure). As for their battery, I would say that you forget to charge them even as a daily user. In terms of sound, they offer rich and balanced sound from low to high. An important observation is that the lows, meaning the bass, are softer than those of the 4i, where sometimes they were too loud and drowned out the rest of the song. And finally, I have to talk about a fantastic feature of the headphones, the Bluetooth connection they have. Everyone will say that there are many Bluetooth buds, but these specific ones provide an EXTREMELY strong connection. As an athlete on the track, I prefer to listen to music while running without having my phone in my pocket. So, I can cover a maximum distance of 180 meters between the phone and the headphones without any interruptions and with lower sound quality. In short, I can recommend them to all of you without any doubt! Truly an excellent product.
One of the best headphones I have ever bought. The noise cancellation does a great job. The microphone, compared to other headphones I have tried (more expensive ones), is exceptional and isolates any sound and wind you may have.
The headphones are very beautiful in color, their design is very good and does not tire the ear, and the fit they have is quite good for handling the headphones. The battery is satisfactory for me, it lasts about 4:30, maybe a little longer with noise cancelling or awareness. The connection is very easy, I like that the case is small. I like the function that stops the music when you take it out of your ear and continues when you put it back in. But what bothered me is that the sound, to be good for me personally, either needs to be in noise cancelling or awareness. When it is in simple noise control, the sound is not very good, for me always, because someone else may not be bothered by the sound so much. When it is in simple noise control, the sound is a bit distant, as if I am hearing it from a speaker far away, and I changed the ear tips and the problem is the same. The sound of the creative outlier air V3 that I have is better in terms of sound quality and in all 3 noise controls. The only problem I have with the 5i is the sound when it is in simple mode, and this ruins it because the battery runs out faster if it is in noise cancelling or awareness. If they didn't have this problem, maybe I would use them as my main headphones, but personally I believe that the outlier air V3 is better in terms of sound quality and it's a shame, because the 5i are "new" while the outlier air V3 are 3-year-old headphones, so I think this problem should not exist in headphones priced at 75 euros that I bought, especially when headphones for 50 euros, when I bought the V3, have better sound in all noise controls. In summary, the headphones are good, they are worth it if you just want a pair of headphones with noise cancelling and awareness, because in a few headphones I have seen these and you don't care much about the sound as long as you hear your music, but I borderline believe that it would be better if I got a second pair of outlier air V3. After this experience, I don't think I will buy a Huawei product again, I will stick with creative to know that what I will get will be good and not (for me personally always) a waste of money.
Edit: 13/5
I used it on the bus in simple noise control and I could hear the echo from the bus, but I raised the volume a bit and everything was fine. However, when I put on noise cancelling, which is supposed to isolate external sound and only hear the music, the sound from the left earbud was loud while from the right the sound was very quiet, meaning it was as if I was wearing only the left one. While when I put on awareness, sometimes it is as above, just instead of the left it is the right. I don't know if my headphones have any damage, which I don't think because I didn't hit them anywhere or something similar, but it's a big mistake, because essentially the 2 modes are useless, so while the headphones advertise 3 modes, only the simple one is the one that works, the other 2 are useless or have a problem.
Before the review, I must say that Noise cancellation refers to the noise that the earphone cuts off in your ear so you can hear more clearly and not the noise that the person you are talking to hears. I wear them every day at work for music. The sound quality satisfies me! Good bass as long as it fits well in the ear so the low frequencies are not lost. Fit... I also use them for running. They are not 100% stable but they have never fallen out. It's logical for this type of earphones. It connects immediately without any problem. 100% satisfied!!!
Three stars because it doesn't have any noise cancellation. I asked my conversation partners if they noticed a difference when I turned on and off the noise cancellation, and they all told me that there was no difference and they could hear all the surrounding noises loudly, such as cars, birds, wind, etc. I bought them because I read that they are great for wind, and I live in a windy area. I use them when I go for a walk to talk to friends. It's not true that they reduce wind noise, my conversation partners couldn't hear me at all when it was windy. I wouldn't buy them again. They can connect to two devices simultaneously, but sometimes they freeze and I have to turn off the Bluetooth on one device to use them with the other.
The most value for money product out there.
I bought them in May 2023 for 70 euros.
They automatically switch between devices, they don't fall off, they have good sound quality, and according to my conversation partners, they don't hear the surrounding noise, which is very important
The sound is average to good for music, nothing exceptional. I use them in dual connection with my computer for meetings via Teams and with my mobile for music. I have also connected them to my TV and tablet, and the positive thing is the easy switching between devices. They sound good on calls through my mobile, but not so good in the office when I speak from the computer. It might have to do with the drivers that do not fully utilize their capabilities. However, their major drawback is that they do not fit well in the ear, their ear cushions slip and do not suction, and I have to push them with my hand every now and then. And this, sitting in a chair, I can't imagine using them for running. I have purchased a set of memory foam ear tips from Ali that fit better, but they are harder. Overall, for their price, I would not buy them again.
I am a user of only APPLE products, so when it comes to headphones, I also have and use the airpods pro, while I have tried and used several other headphones! I gave this particular one as a gift to my sister, after extensively using them along with other competitors in the price category below €100, and they are rated with 5 stars as the most value choice of all! Of course, they cannot be compared to the airpods pro, but I bought them for €65, which is 5 times cheaper than the airpods, so it's an unfair comparison! Even compared to those, they have powerful sound, faster connection, and better battery life! For their price, they are always a great choice in the price category (below €100) and they also have moderate, but existent, noise cancellation! After €120, there are slightly better headphones, but if you don't want to break the bank, you won't be disappointed! Lastly, the blue color is very unique and beautiful, especially for girls!
Nice and beautiful headphones, good build quality, but they have 2 disadvantages... firstly, as mentioned, they don't fit well in the ears and easily fall out, this happens because they have very thin silicone compared to others... and secondly, for their price, they don't have the best volume and bass... and I say this because I also have the realme buds air 3 which cost 44€ and in terms of volume and bass, they are much better than the Freebuds 5i. If they had better volume and bass, they would be value for money
With everyday use on mobile and laptop, the feeling is really nice. They don't come off from the ears at all. They have real sound cancellation, where even cars in front of me sounded like they were very far away.
I have been using the headphones for over 7 months. Before purchasing them, I tried the Huawei AM61 Sport Headphones Lite In-ear and the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic S. In other words, cheaper and disposable models. The Huawei Freebuds 5i are a real upgrade to a higher model and the best value for money in their category and under 100€.
I use them daily for many hours at work, listening to music and having conversations throughout the day. In terms of music, I am very satisfied, the experience becomes excellent when you take advantage of the ability for High-Res music tracks. In terms of conversations, the functions for external noise isolation are effective. The only negative is a delay or failure to execute the start or end call command when touching the earphone with your hand, sometimes requiring more pressure in the touch.
Very good audio experience for its price. The big positive thing I find is in its battery. Even if I don't use them for a month, their battery still lasts, meaning there is no battery loss! Good sound, the person I'm talking to hears me very clearly.
I bought them in the summer for €80 because I didn't want to get AirPods and the 3rd gen for €180, I didn't think they were worth it. Overall, they are the best headphones you can find on the market for this price. Having friends with AirPods 2nd & 3rd gen, I realized that the 5i are much more convenient (The 2nd gen are annoying because they are far away, the 3rd gen are heavy). However, in terms of sound quality, I think they are lacking (no significant difference). The reason I give them 4 stars is because there are some disconnects during the day for 1-2 seconds and then they reconnect. It's quite annoying. However, I believe they are definitely worth it for €80 if you don't want to spend €130. (Note that water has fallen into my left earphone, just a drop, and I think it broke. Eventually, it made sound for about 2 hours on its own so that the water wouldn't go deep inside and destroy the earphone. Then it stopped and it was like new.)
As I have mentioned, I compare the product based on the price I pay for it, so for headphones ranging from 70 to 80 euros, they are very fair. Additionally, for gaming, they have a low latency adjustment, in games like the one I play, Pung, it is minimal, so I highly recommend them.
In terms of sound quality, I consider it to be quite good, as well as in terms of battery life. The range is not very good. Also, a significant difference from the previous 4i headphones is that they do not fit well in smaller ears (good luck). While with the previous headphones I could go for a run and still be able to eat and listen to music, these ones fall off very easily from the ears. Major flaw.
They stole my 4i, which I was satisfied with, except for the microphone (I had some issues in meetings). And I decided to get the 5i, but I already regret it from the second day.
Noise cancellation: it is significantly worse (it limits very few sounds), which is crucial for me as I often work in cafes and noisy places.
Noise isolation: it doesn't do well, resulting in everything being heard when I speak.
I wanted to avoid buying expensive headphones since I travel constantly, but it seems like I wasted money and will buy a model that costs 150+ instead.
I had the 4i before I bought them and honestly, I feel like the upgrade wasn't worth it as I had higher expectations. However, some criteria are subjective.
Possibly the Pro version would have been a better choice.
The headphones are very good but expensive for what they offer. I previously had the 4i, so I can understand exactly the upgrades that were made in the new model. The sound is much better and fuller. In AI life, it has many more capabilities such as EQ, sound/connection quality, multipair connection, and useful gestures. The microphone is much better, but there are still times when the person I'm talking to can't hear me clearly. The negative aspect is that the noise cancellation is not as good. With the 4i, when I entered the subway or was on the road on a busy street, it almost completely cut out the noise up to a certain point. With the 5i, it doesn't have the same limit as the others, it doesn't cut out as well. There are times when I hear other people's conversations on public transportation with music playing and the NC on ultra. For the money I paid for them (80-90), I expected more, however, they are the best buds I have ever bought.
The sound is awesome! They connect very easily, at least on the Android device I tried. The ANC is very good (not perfect). A very good purchase. I highly recommend it.
The AI Life app is not available on the Play Store, but by scanning the QR code in the instructions, you can download it through the browser.
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