Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 review: Continue to invest heavily in sound, noise cancellation, and more “smooth” appearance | GameHuz
The design has been tweaked to be more luxurious
In terms of design, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 basically inherits the entire design from previous generations of FreeBuds Pro in both the charging box and headphones. However, Huawei has made tweaks to the appearance to make this headset model look more premium and luxurious. The most noticeable fine-tuning details are the string-like patterns on the body of the headset to help create a more prominent highlight, along with the yellow Huawei Sound logo at the top symbolizing the musical notes emitted from the strings. . This is also Huawei’s first headphone model under the Huawei Sound brand, researched and developed by the company itself.
Huawei says the headset is also covered with 6 layers of lacquer, providing a shiny appearance and better protection. The unique string design and square headphone body help Huawei differentiate itself from competitors in the market. This design is said by Huawei to convey detailed, luxurious and realistic musical concepts in every moment. The headphones also have IP54 dust and water resistance, so you can rest assured to use them when exercising or sweating a lot or when walking in light rain.
The charging box is also upgraded by Huawei using DECO ceramic material. According to Huawei, the company had to go through a rigorous 72-hour production process at a temperature of 1480°C to create the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 charging box thanks to better durability and impact resistance. High-quality DECO ceramic material combined with laser-engraved silver string motifs on the back of the charging box, creating a unique look for Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4.
The charging box of FreeBuds Pro 4 is smooth, resistant to dirt and fingerprints. This charging box continues to support Qi standard wireless charging so you can charge with compatible wireless charging docks or smartphones that support reverse wireless charging.
Huawei has also placed the inductor on the back, helping the product to wirelessly charge without having to turn the hinge upward when charging like previous generations. This is a small but useful improvement, helping users quickly access the headset while charging.
The headphones feel snug and comfortable when worn for long periods of time, without causing pain or ear fatigue. The big plus is that Huawei generously includes up to 6 sets of earplugs of different sizes, including 3 sets of sponge earplugs that the company calls three-layer rubber. This type of earplug provides better passive sound insulation and higher ear grip, contributing to significantly improved noise canceling effectiveness.
Greatly upgraded sound quality with dual drivers
Integrated with a dual Driver system and Digital Cross-Over Technology, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 is aimed at providing a more premium, realistic and vivid sound experience thanks to the ability to divide sound into separate frequency bands. special. Huawei says the FreeBuds Pro 4 will have a more vivid and detailed soundstage, allowing users to hear vocals and other audio elements clearly and accurately.
In addition, Huawei shares an additional 11mm four-magnet dynamic driver that will deliver powerful 14 Hz bass and accurate real-time sound reproduction without distortion. At the same time, with its high-frequency flat membrane, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 also produces clearer treble up to 48 kHz. Therefore, when experiencing Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4, users will be more immersed in a vivid, high-fidelity sound experience, helping to enjoy their favorite tunes in more detail.
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 is also equipped with a 3-mode EQ sound adjustment algorithm that helps reproduce more vivid stereo effects with a clearer, more detailed sound field in Classic sound mode. While in Balanced sound mode, the treble will be more melodious, the bass more powerful. Other sound ranges according to Huawei are also transmitted smoothly by FreeBuds Pro 4, with more separation in the complex details of each sound layer.
Practical experience shows that FreeBuds Pro 4 still maintains harmonious sound quality, responding well to many music genres. The bass continues to be deeper and more powerful than the previous generation. The bass range of this headset is rich and powerful but does not overwhelm all other sound ranges. FreeBuds Pro 4 handles popular popular youth music well such as APT, Levitating, Rebirth…. The bass notes go deep, creating a feeling of fullness and not being out of breath like regular headphones. The low range also does not encroach on the mid range, allowing vocals or guitar notes to create the desired highlight between the intense rhythm of the drums and bass.
The treble strip also reproduces bright and clear, elegant and rich in detail. While the mid range is warm and thick, reproducing inspiring, natural vocals. When trying with piano or acoustic songs from Ha Anh Tuan, Boyce Avenue, the weight of each note and each sound of the guitar is well expressed, blending with the warm voice, making the songs more emotional.
ANC noise cancellation is much better, especially when used with the included three-layer rubber earplugs
In addition to active noise cancellation from AI features and DNN algorithms, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 also enhances ANC noise cancellation effectiveness with completely new three-layer rubber earplugs. Thanks to that, Huawei shares that FreeBuds Pro 4 can improve the effectiveness of ambient noise cancellation up to 30% – higher than previous generations of FreeBuds Pro. With soft rubber material, the earplugs can automatically expand to fit the user’s ear canal, providing a more comfortable fit.
By default, the headset is set to Dynamic noise canceling mode, automatically adjusting the noise canceling ability based on the environment. Users can optionally choose to switch to Low Noise Cancellation modes for use in moderately noisy environments such as offices or Normal for use in noisier places such as cafes and the highest level carries Super noise canceling name for use when traveling by train or plane.
In fact, when used with new rubber earplugs, in most situations, I just need to leave it in the default Dynamic mode and FreeBuds Pro 4 can automatically identify and choose the appropriate noise cancellation level. When turning on noise canceling, just setting the music volume to about 30% is enough to “isolate” from colleagues and the world around you.
With the crosstalk mode called Awareness, Huawei enhances this mode with voice recognition capabilities (Voice mode). When this mode is turned on, you will clearly hear other people’s voices and your own voice while still eliminating unnecessary noise.
Call clearly
Equipped with AI noise cancellation, multi-channel deep neural network (DNN) algorithm, Huawei says FreeBuds Pro 4 can eliminate up to 100 dB of outside noise during calls. At the same time, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 also helps elevate the user’s voice from environmental sounds, providing a clearer and more private voice calling experience even in noisy environments.
With a total of 4 microphones, of which 3 microphones are dedicated to capturing the user’s voice and 1 bone conduction VPU microphone is placed near the inner ear, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 is capable of recording voice more accurately, ensuring a more immersive experience. Voice calls are more stable and clear even in harsh weather conditions, such as wind speeds up to 10m/s.
Plus, with the AI Sensing feature, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 will automatically switch to the microphone with the strongest signal and amplify voice sound to ensure clear calls even when the signal is poor or network interference occurs.
In terms of connectivity, users can connect to FreeBuds Pro 4 two devices at the same time and switch audio even between iOS and Android devices without having to pair and disconnect multiple times.
A series of smart interactive features
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 gives users a hands-free experience with the ability to detect head movements such as nodding to answer calls or shaking your head to decline. The touch capability on the headphone body also allows users to easily adjust the volume and switch music tracks with just a swipe or gentle squeeze on the headphone body.
The smart wearing detection feature on Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 is also enabled through the Huawei AI Life application that allows audio to automatically pause when the headphones are removed, and resume playing audio when the headphones are put back on. again.
Battery life: Sufficient but still needs further improvement
Regarding battery life, according to Huawei’s announcement, the FreeBuds Pro 4w has a charging box with a capacity of 510 mAh and each earbud has a capacity of 55 mAh. Thus, the battery capacity of the headset remains the same as the previous generation. The company announced that FreeBuds Pro 4 has a music playback time (with noise canceling turned off) of up to 7 hours after a full charge and a total of 33 hours when used with the same charging box.
When ANC noise canceling is turned on, music playback time will be 5 hours after 1 full charge and a total of 23 hours when used with the charging box.
In fact, when I use ANC at default Dynamic mode, 30% volume, FreeBuds Pro 4 can last about 4.5 hours of continuous music listening and the charging pod will fully charge the headphones about 4 times, equivalent to about 4 hours. more than 16 hours, total about more than 20 hours. When ANC is turned off, the battery life is about 7 hours continuously. Overall, this battery life is quite good, equivalent to the previous generation and not too impressive. I still hope that Huawei will improve the FreeBuds Pro 4’s battery even better because current competitors on the market have also made major improvements in this aspect.
To compensate somewhat, Huawei equips FreeBuds Pro 4 with smart charging technology powered by AI. The headphones can adjust charging limits based on usage, helping to extend battery life by more than 38%. The Smart Charging feature is installed by default and can be customized in Settings.
It takes about 40 minutes to fully charge the headset using the charging box when the battery is depleted. While the time to fully charge the charging box alone (without headphones inside) via USB-C port takes about 1 hour. Users can also charge wirelessly with Qi standard charging docks, but it will take about 2 hours to fully charge the battery.
Summary
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 is a good noise-canceling wireless headset model in the price segment under 5 million VND. The product possesses a high-end design, detailed sound quality (especially in the high range), effective noise canceling ability (especially when using the included three-layer rubber earplugs) and many convenient features. However, the sound quality needs to be tweaked with EQ to optimize, the battery life is not really excellent and many features are currently only available on Huawei phones.
If you are looking for a high-end headset with beautiful design, good sound quality and effective noise cancellation in the price range of under 5 million, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 is a choice worth considering. However, if you expect a leap in technology, sound quality or features compared to FreeBuds Pro 3, this product may not be able to satisfy it completely.
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 has a listed price of 4,990,000 VND and will be on sale from January 6 to February 9 at CellphoneS system, Hoang Ha Mobile, and e-commerce platforms Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop.
During the sale period, users will receive a discount of 500,000 VND and a gift set worth 2,234,000 VND, including HuaweiBand 9 smart bracelet, VTVcab On cable TV package and Lost and Found Insurance. .
In particular, from January 1 to January 5, users can collect earlybird vouchers on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop to receive an additional discount of 100,000 VND when purchasing HuaweiFreeBuds Pro 4 on these platforms during this period. opening time.
Advantage
- High-class and sophisticated design.
- Detailed sound quality, especially in the high range.
- Effective noise canceling ability, especially with three-layer rubber earplugs.
- Many convenient features.
- Competitive price.
Disadvantages
- Sound quality needs to be fine-tuned with EQ.
- Battery life is not really excellent.
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