Review of HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i, the latest wireless headphones from HUAWEI that come with a slogan. “Wireless headphones cancel out noise” With the strengths of sound quality, noise cancellation system, battery life for 28 hours, and what is indispensable is the excellent Trendy design as well. Anyone looking for wireless headphones, beautiful design, good sound quality at a price that is not very high. You really shouldn’t miss it.
What will the actual use be? A trendy design that stands out for how beautiful it is. Follow along in this review article!
HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i specification summary
- Charging case size: 61.8 x 48.2 x 26.9 mm.
- Weight of charging case: 33.9 grams
- Headphone weight (per side): 4.9 grams
- Driver size: 10 mm, dynamic driver
- Noise cancellation: active noise cancellation / call noise cancellation
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2, USB type-C port
- Battery: 55 mAh (earphones), 410 mAh (charging case)
- Waterproof: IP54
- Colour: Available in 3 colours, Greenland, Nebula Black and Ceramic White.
Unboxing HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i
Let’s look at the box and unpack the device provided first HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i will come with a standard size box, using white with the model name and a clear picture of the headphones. The color we have reviewed is Isle Blue with the Hi-Res Audio logo which also confirms the sound quality.
As for the equipment inside the box provided, it is fully standardized. Divided into 4 as follows.
- Headphones with charging case HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i
- USB-A to USB-C charging cable
- EarTips S and L sizes
- Documentation manual and warranty card
Fashionable design with graceful curves
Let’s start with the design as usual HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i comes with a charging case that features curves inspired by the smooth volcanic rocks found on the black beaches of Iceland. This is caused by the ebb and flow of waves over time.
The texture is a matte finish which feels simple but very suitable for the touch in the hand. Like the volcanic rock that HUAWEI actually said, the size of the charging case is small and good for us to carry it in our bags easily. It’s no different than a small piece of candy.
On the front of the charging case, in addition to the HUAWEI logo, there are also LED lights to indicate the status of the headphones. When we open the charging case, the light will turn on with how much the battery level is divided green, yellow and red.
At the back of the charging case there is a square cutout so that we can easily place the charging case on the table. not to mutate back and forth It is considered to be given in the matter of details.
USB-C charging port with Connect button on the side of the device
The charging port of the HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i is a USB-C type that can be easily used with other devices, located at the bottom of the charging case.
As for the right corner of the charging case, there is a Connect button that is used when we connect to other headphones or reset the signal when we want to connect to a new device.
For the colors of the HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i, there are 3 colors to choose from: Nebula Black, Isle Blue and Ceramic White. Isle Blue has a slight pastel color, suitable for teenagers who want smoothness. It’s simple, but it hides in trendy colors too.
In Ear Headphones Comfortable to wear with ergonomic design.
In person, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i headphones will come in an ear shape with a slightly protruding stem. Here, HUAWEI says it is 7 mm shorter than the FreeBuds 4i (11%) from the previous model, making the headphone body more compact.
Seen as a style in the ear like this, but wearing is considered good. The silicone ear tips are soft, making them uncomfortable to wear. The fact that the earbuds protrude a little further also helps us to put them on and take them off more easily. The weight of the headphones is light, only 4.9 grams. Wear it for a long time and you won’t feel much lag in your ears.
IP54 waterproof, sweat and rain
In terms of durability, HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i meets IP54 waterproof and dustproof standards, helping us to be confident even when wearing sweaty workouts. Or having to wade through dust, the headphones definitely won’t be dangerous until they’re broken.
Overall, in terms of design, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i is considered to be doing very well. With a curved design and matte finish that feels great in your hand, the compact in-ear shape of the in-ear headphones fits snugly yet comfortably in your ears. What is indispensable is the color that matches the target group that likes beauty, fashionable, but no less elegant.
Quick and easy connection
Let’s try to connect better HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i If we use it with smartphones and smart devices from HUAWEI, then it helps us to connect quickly. Because there is a Jump Pairing feature that will detect as soon as we open the cover of the charging case. And immediately popped up and asked us if we would contact each other or not. This is extremely convenient.
But if it is a typical Android or iOS smartphone, it can also be connected via Bluetooth settings. Already have a HUAWEI smartphone, update it and it will be ready to use immediately. But if it’s another system, you can download more from here.
In this app, there will be information about the headphones as well as the remaining battery percentage. Additional settings, the Active Noise Cancellation system, the Equalizer format of the headphones, or the touch feature on the headphones, we can choose to adjust them from here.
Intuitive touch controls
In terms of direct control of the headphones, HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i also has a Touch Panel on the stem where we tap, swipe up and down to operate. This will roughly divide the work as follows.
- tap and hold to switch between ANC On / ANC Off / Awareness mode.
- 2 taps to play/pause audio or answer/end a call
- Wipe upside down to increase the volume or swipe down to decrease the volume
Hi-res audio quality with LDAC support
Connected, it’s time to listen seriously HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i has a high-sensitivity 10 mm dynamic driver that drives low-range sound that works with a composite polymer diaphragm It has a driver that drives the treble and the LDAC HD audio codec that provides high quality audio.
And what’s even better is that HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i is one of the few TWS earphones under 3,000 baht that is Hi-Res certified with a wider frequency response of 40,000 Hz and high resolution sound. Lossless on for HD audio sources, as far as we have tried to listen to it, we have found that the quality is really too expensive.
HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i also supports multi-EQ effect adjustment to play and transmit HD audio with a high-speed transmission of 990 kbit per second, as well as audio up to 24-bit 96 kHz with effects. Multi-EQ as well, we can choose more from the AI Life app between Default, Bass Boost or add treble to create the listening experience we want.
Cancel up to 42d of multi-mode ambient noiseB
Another thing that HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i is very good at is the noise cancellation system. with hybrid noise canceling technology that comes with 2 microphones inside and outside the ears to detect external noise including additional noise from inside the ear canal And creates sound waves to cut noise in back correctly Makes this headphone noise canceling ANC up to 42dB anyway.
In terms of noise canceling mode, HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i also comes with 3 modes. Very high (Ultra), General aComfortable So that we can choose to use them according to different environments such as libraries, offices or subway stations. But if we want to hear the surround sound, we can do it by turning the mode on. “Awareness of surroundings (Awareness)” also
contact 2 devices seamlessly
In terms of connectivity, HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i can connect to 2 devices at the same time. Be it a smartphone, tablet, laptop, smart watch or smart TV, for example, if a meeting is held on a tablet. And then a call comes in on the smartphone, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i will automatically switch to the smartphone. without having to choose to connect again to be chaotic
Low latency, no lag when playing games
Anyone who likes to wear headphones to play games should add to the experience, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i can also answer this point well. Because with the improved chip performance and algorithm, it effectively reduces the audio latency. Allows us to play the game without any delay to see it anyway
batteryUp to 28 hours of use
Finally, in terms of battery life, HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i can be used for up to 28 hours, divided into headphones for up to 7.5 hours and charged together with the charging case for 28 hours. Fully charged, it can be used for a long time without worry. Or if the battery is really not enough, there is still a fast charging system that charges for just 15 minutes and can continue listening for another 4 hours.
price and promotion
HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i costs 2,799 baht, available in 3 colors: Isle Blue (review color), Nebula Black and Ceramic White, available through online channels only.
There are special promotions as follows:
HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i reduced to only 1,418 baht from the usual price of 2,799 baht. For the first customer who orders at Huawei’s official Lazada store, get HUAWEI Band 4 worth 999 baht for free and get a canvas bag worth 790 baht and a Stainless Steel Thermos worth 590 baht, a total value of 2,379 baht, and for the first 100 customers, receive a free Canvas Bag worth 790 baht and a Stainless Steel Thermos worth 590 baht when ordering between March 3, 2023 and March 19, 2023.
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In conclusion, “These are the best wireless headphones with excellent noise cancellation with Hi-Res quality in a budget of less than 3,000 baht.”
In conclusion, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i are considered other excellent quality wireless headphones that should not be overlooked, because high-end audio systems support Hi-res and LDAC, they have a noise cancellation system of up to 42dB, design modern, assembly work. In the ear that looks good, is comfortable, up to 28 hours of battery life, not to mention the additional features that make these headphones fully compatible with our main devices. All this costs only 2,799 baht. Anyone looking for high-quality headphones in a budget of less than 3,000 baht, we think the HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i is another very interesting option!
