High quality sound and active noise cancellation are important for an immersive audio experience. This is how the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i delivers both and more
When it comes to an immersive audio experience, the two main criteria are the quality of sound and how well surrounding ambient sounds are removed. As a result, earphone manufacturers have been focusing primarily on these two factors, along with additional features like wearing comfort and battery life.
Huawei is no exception. It provides users with top notch audio through its range of audio devices, like the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro and the HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio or even the budget friendly HUAWEI FreeLace Pro. The latest addition to this lineup is the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i, which provides high quality sound, active noise cancellation and a long lasting battery life all at a friendly price point.
Let’s begin with the sound quality. Listening to music or taking calls is only enjoyable if the audio is clear and well-balanced. Huawei knows this and has put special effort into the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i to deliver stunning quality sound. This is made possible by its customized audio unit and physical components. Built into its overall compact design, is a large 10mm dynamic driver which delivers a wider range of amplitudes in sound effects making it a comfortable listening experience for the user.
Another key element required to hit the right notes is the tuning of the device. Huawei used a specialized tuning team to optimize all the components of the earphone specifically for pop music. This ensures that even the most subtle details are reproduced accurately be it from instruments, rhythm or vocals. The team made this possible by simulating various types of music and scenarios.
To help users get the most out of their audio devices, Huawei offers the HUAWEI Music app. The app is Huawei’s one-stop shop music experience packed with a huge library of thousands of high-quality tracks that can be accessed from the convenience of a user’s Huawei smartphone. When pairing this exciting service with the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i users can discover new songs while enjoying their old favorites whenever and wherever they wish.
On the other hand, high quality sound can only be enjoyed if ambient noise in the environment does not interfere, which is where Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) comes in. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i features optimized noise cancellation for various user scenarios and locations, such as shopping centers, public transport, daily commutes or even offices. Simply pinch and long press the stem of the earphone and ANC is turned on, easily tuning out disrupting noises such as the hum of air conditioning units, computers, train noise, crowds and more.
HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i
Huawei achieves this by using microphones to detect the background noise around the user and employing active noise cancellation algorithms to create inverted acoustic waves to cancel it out. Thanks to this feature, the overall sound quality is not impacted, and it also has the additional advantage of reducing the pressure in user’s ears. However, tuning out environmental noises entirely can be quite risky for the user and has the additional hassle of having to remove the earphones to have a conversation. This is solved with the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i’s Awareness Mode. With a long press, this feature is turned on so users are aware of ambient sounds around them while also allowing for easier conversations without the need to remove their earphones.
The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i also has a large battery which offers 10 hours of use on a single charge with ANC off and 7.5 hours with ANC on. When paired with the charging case, users get 22 hours of music playback or 14 hours of voice call. A full charge can also give 6.5 hours of voice call use with ANC or 5.5 hours of voice call use with ANC off[1], while 10 minutes of charge provides 4 hours of use. It also boasts a fashionable and functional design with its sleek looks and lightweight for easy use on-the-go. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i tops it all off with simple intuitive gesture controls and easy pairing.
High quality sound is the result of strong components and solid active noise cancellation features, allowing users to enjoy an immersive audio experience. With the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i, all of this is taken care of, ensuring that all a user has to do is simply connect their device and put it on their ear to enjoy an immersive audio experience.
[1] This charging and battery life data come from the Huawei laboratory. It only applies to wired charging, or wireless charging when the charging case has no less than 80% battery left. The data comes from Huawei labs with conditions by default: volume at 50%, AAC mode enabled, and ANC turned off. The actual condition may vary due to the volume, audio source, environment and user habits.
