Wearables
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 launched with 47db noise cancellation, light design, beautiful new color and more

On June 23, 2022, Huawei launched FreeBuds Pro 2 earbuds in the global market. The company has unveiled this new generation of FreeBuds Pro headphones with a stylish design and immersive noise cancellation that compounds a beautiful audio quality for your ears.
Let’s tour the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 and learn more about its new features.
Similar to the first-gen FreeBuds Pro, the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 has a charging case that expands at 47.5 × 67.9 × 24.5 and weighs around 52.1g without carrying the earphones (60g first gen). On the other hand, each piece of the earbuds has 5.9g of weight, which is less than its predecessor (6.1g each). The earbuds fit and pull out perfectly and their safety is ensured by the magnets inside the charging case.
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 has a range of 14 Hz to 40 kHz, it supports Bluetooth 5.2 for better connectivity along with LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs, three microphones, and a 4-magnet 11mm dynamic transducer.
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 is launched with an audio quality that is derived from the French sound technology maker – Devialet. To further improve the audio, the hardware comprises a special micro planar diaphragm for treble, HWA, and Hi-Res Wireless Dual HD certifications with a transmission speed up to 990 kb/s, water, and dust resistance according to the IP54 standard (the case is not water-resistant, however), the low response of 140 ms or active noise suppression with VACC and artificial intelligence algorithms.
These new earbuds can support up to 47dB of notice cancellation, which was 40db in the previous generation. This is also a new achievement for Huawei to ramp up noise cancellation on such a scale, which was available before.
The Noise Cancellation feature supports 3 modes – general mode, cozy mode, and ultra mode. For outdoor activities, you will get support from awareness mode.
The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 comes with the same controls that support press controls with once, twice, three times, and long-press to activate features. Furthermore, you can swipe up and down to navigate the playback.
Coming towards compatibility, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 is designed to work on both Android and HarmonyOS software.
Talking about the battery, the FreeBuds Pro doesn’t compromise your user experience as it boasts 4 hours of playback with ANC and 6.5 hours without ANC. On the other hand, the playback time could be extended up to 18 hours with the help of a charging case with ANC and a whopping 30 hours without ANC.
You can recharge the charging case with the help of a USB-C head cable, which could charge at a rapid speed.
Introducing the all-new #HUAWEIFreeBudsPro2
Rediscover sound in its most authentic, high-fidelity form.
Available in three stunning colourways, Silver Frost, Ceramic White & the newest addition to the FreeBuds family, Silver Blue. pic.twitter.com/4UeVjEDuoz
— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) June 23, 2022
Price and Availability:
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 is launched in three colors Silver Frost, Ceramic White, and the new edition – Silver Blue, which looks absolutely gorgeous.
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 is priced at CZK 4999 (201 EUR, 1423 CNY, 173 GBP, 11608 PHP, 796 SAR).
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 will start sales from July 11 in Europe, while the pre-sale of these amazing earbuds will begin tomorrow onwards along with free gifts (Huawei Band 7) and offers.
We’ll keep you posted on other markets’ listing as it appears.
Wearables
Huawei is calling new FreeBuds 5 a ‘full surface streamline’ design

Huawei FreeBuds 5 is coming and it has a new brand new design, which Huawei is calling full surface streamline design. This design has become a part of Netizens’ conversation with that appearance.
According to the latest retail box leak, Huawei FreeBuds 5 will pack a new full-surface streamline design and we can check this new design in the teaser. We have a ton of information about this upcoming earbuds device including its latest semi-in-ear design that is continuously reaching toward the base.
However, the base is different than the FreeBuds 4 and it sticks over the ear lobule to provide a better grip for the user.
Other than that, past weight measurements also suggest that Huawei FreeBuds 5 as well as its charging box is heavier than the FreeBuds 4. This shows that there could be an improvement in the battery life of the device.
Other than this, the retail box reveals important features such as a super magnetic surge unit, which may be in place for better bass in your ears. Also, it has a fast charger to provide rapid recharge for your music or calling session.
Importantly, the FreeBuds 5 comes with a noise-cancellation feature to provide an uninterrupted listening experience. Once turned off, the earphones can be charged back within 5 minutes, and you can get up to 2 hours of battery life.
The new LDAC codec will also contribute to sound quality. On the flip side, an adaptive environment Noise reduction allows you to choose between two noise reduction modes: Mild and Balanced.
HarmonyOS 3:
The latest Huawei FreeBuds 5 will support HarmonyOS 3 and later versions. Therefore, the consumer can use multi-device features for a seamless use case and audio experience.
For now, we don’t have information about its pricing but we’re just a few days short to raise the curtain from all mysteries.
Wearables
Huawei opens FreeBuds 5 earbuds bookings

Huawei FreeBuds 5 will launch on March 23 and the company opened its early bookings for consumers, who want to grab this new pair of earbuds firsthand.
According to the information, Huawei FreeBuds 5 is now available for bookings on an e-commerce website, Vmall, and interested customers can book a unit before it goes official.
Huawei FreeBuds 5:
This new earbuds device is the latest addition to Huawei’s mainstream earphone lineup. It’s the first release for a long time after FreeBuds 4.
However, there’s a complete overhaul in design, which is ready to provide you with a brand-new user experience. Huawei FreeBuds 5 is also equipped with new sound quality and there is much to more to explore.
Read more about these earphones in the article mentioned below.
Wearables
Huawei FreeBuds 5 specs leaked in live images

Today, a bunch of live images of the upcoming Huawei FreeBuds 5 appeared and revealed the design along with important specifications of these earbuds.
According to live images coming from a Weibo tipster, Huawei FreeBuds 5 will feature a semi-in ear and semi-on ear design.
The image shows what it really means, as the earpiece rests inside the ear and the droplet base provides grip support from outside the ear. The tipster said that these earbuds are firm to wear and there’s no discomfort.
There is also a revelation of the charging box, which is an ellipse and not round like FreeBuds 4. The scale weight measurement shows that one earpiece weighs 5.5 grams, which stands at 4.1 grams in predecessor.
The overall weight of the charging box is 44.4 grams, once again, the weight is increased in comparison to the FreeBuds 4 at 38 grams. This indicates an increased battery backup. As the tipster showcase, these earbuds may run up to 5 hours on a single charge for both earpieces.
This is a ton of settings screenshot that comes in front of us. It shows that Huawei FreeBuds 5 will support adaptive environmental noise reduction and LDAC sound quality. It also equips various customizations option available to change swipe, double tap and hold actions on the earbuds.
LDAC is a new audio technology from Sony that allows you to enjoy high-quality wireless audio via Bluetooth. With 3x the data transmitted, LDAC provides an enhanced wireless listening experience for all your music.
However, it’s surprising for open semi-in-ear earbuds to bring up the noise cancellation tech on board.
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