HUAWEI FreeBuds 6i, Intelligent Dynamic ANC 3.0, Punchy Bass, Fast Charging, Longer Listening, Distraction-Free Calling, IP54 Sweat- and Water-resistance
Dual-Device Connection, Black
Intelligent Active Noise Cancellation 3.0
FreeBuds 6i’s intelligent ANC 3.0 system gets to work cancelling out various kinds of noise, with the ability of monitoring environmental noises and adjusting the noise cancellation performance seamlessly. 5 kHz ultra-wide ANC frequency2 100% Noise Cancellation Capability Improved2
Noise Filtering Chamber
Noises passing through the earbuds are absorbed into and attenuated in the noise filtering chamber, with background chatter in the medium- and high-frequency range reduced the most.
3-Mic System
Each earbud packs three microphones, which feature a 50% higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) than the previous generation,3 and boost the earbuds’ performance in cancelling out medium- and low-frequency noises.
2.4X Higher Computing Power
The FreeBuds 6i features 240% higher computing power than the previous generation4 thanks to Intelligent Dynamic ANC 3.0, which allows it to calculate the inverted-phase sound waves of in-ear noise in real time and send instructions to the driver unit.
11 mm Quad-magnet Dynamic Driver
The 11 mm quad-magnet dynamic drivers are 50% more sensitive than the previous generation,5 and generate reverse sound waves to counteract any noise entering your ears. FreeBuds 6i comes with Hi-Res certified, producing as low as 14 Hz of punchy bass6—performance that’s sure to take your breath away.
Easy on the Ears
Thanks to simulations conducted on more than 10,000 ear samples, the in-ear components are 6% smaller,7 and key indicators that directly affect wearing comfort have been optimized. Ear tips made of skin-friendly liquid silicone provide a silky smooth touch, and come in three sizes. They provide a more secure fit and enhanced noise cancellation performance with superior airtightness.
Distraction-Free Calling
The earbuds come equipped with three microphones that work in tandem with deep neutral network (DNN) algorithm to distinguish voices from noise and cancel out noise during calls, so that you’re heard loud and clear.
Everything at Your Fingertips
Tap and slide to answer calls and control playback, while leaving your phone in your pocket. Press and hold to switch between ANC modes Swipe up/down to raise/lower volume Tap twice to play/pause audio or answer/end a call. Tap three times to skip to the next track
Fast Charging, Longer Listening
Listen for an astounding 35 hours with a fully charged case,1 or an impressive 4 hours after just 10 minutes of charging,8 to get going and grooving without missing a beat. ANC on 20 hours of listening with a fully charged case1 5 hours of listening on a single charge1 ANC off 35 hours of listening with a fully charged case1 8 hours of listening on a single charge1
IP54 Sweat- and Water-Resistance
Explore the great outdoors or plunge into intensive workouts with peace of mind, with IP54 sweat- and water-resistance.
Dual-Device Connection
Connect to two devices at the same time and switch audio even between iOS and Android devices without having to repeatedly pair and disconnect.
Audio Sharing
Connect two pairs of earbuds to your HUAWEI phone to listen together with loved ones.
【Intelligent Dynamic ANC 3.0】FreeBuds 6i’s intelligent ANC 3.0 system gets to work cancelling out various kinds of noise, with theability of monitoring environmental noises and adjusting the noise cancellation performance seamlessly. 5 kHz ultra-wide ANC frequency，100% Noise Cancellation Capability Improved
【Punchy Bass】The 11 mm quad-magnet dynamic drivers are 50% more powerful and Hi-Res certified, producing as low as 14 Hz of punchy bass—performance that’s sure to take your breath away
【Fast Charging, Longer Listening】Listen for an astounding 35 hours with a fully charged case, or an impressive 4 hours after just 10 minutes of charging, to get going and grooving without missing a beat. ANC on, 20 hours of listening with a fully charged case, 5 hours of listening on a single charge, ANC off, 35 hours of listening with a fully charged case, 8 hours of listening on a single charge
【Distraction-Free Calling】The earbuds come equipped with three microphones that work in tandem with deep neutral network (DNN) algorithm to distinguish voices from noise and cancel out noise during calls, so that you’re heard loud and clear
【IP54 Sweat- and Water-resistance】Explore the great outdoors or plunge into intensive workouts with peace of mind, with IP54 sweat- and water-resistance
Batteries : 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
Product Dimensions : 6.18 x 2.7 x 4.82 cm; 34 g
Date First Available : 9 June 2024
Manufacturer : Huawei
ASIN : B0D35J7VDR
Item model number : Orca-T100
Country of origin : China
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Ring Commander Bear (HnD) –
Initial impressions – Good job Huawei!
First of all before I get started, I am not an audiophile and I bought these with my own money, it’s an honest buyers review, I’m just your average bloke who likes a bit of tech, appreciates good sound, listening to music, podcasts and audiobooks on my 1hr + train commute.I pre ordered these 6i freebuds and they arrived the day after the their release date.Why did I order them? Purely because my dog decided to chew up one of my 5i Freebuds!!Packaging – I’m not someone who needs a nice flashy cardboard box when it comes to buying anything. As long as the product is well protected then I’m good.As usual though Huawei again use a good thick cardboard box and inner card linings/tray with the buds nicely protect in an opaque plastic sleeve. Remove the earbuds cardboard and you’ll find the charge lead, a choice of different sized silcone tips and your usual paperwork. All very well made and presented.Case & Buds Build quality – Again Huawei have come through here with top marks. The case & buds have a gloss finish which punch above their weight at this price point. The case just feels nice in your hand, very much like a worn smooth pebble. Being this shape means it very easily slips into your jeans or trouser pocket unlike many bud cases I’ve owned.As mentioned before, the gloss finish is also applied to the earbuds, again giving a premium feel.The case has your usual led to show its charging and a USB – C port, there is no wireless charging feature which some will find annoying, personally I’m fine with plugging them in.Connectivity – I have an android phone so can’t speak for I-phone users here. I already had the AI life app from Huawei, you can’t get it on Google play store but it’s easy enough to get from Huawei and I highly recommend using it.Once you open up the app you can follow the instructions and your earbuds easily pair. There are plenty of options for sound, ANC and even a find earbuds feature which is a nice touch.Earbuds in action -Over the last couple of years I have bought too many earbuds than I should, trying to find what is right for me. From £25 soundpeats to £200 XM4 Sonys. My happy place was the 5i Freebuds ( until their untimely demise).The things that are important to me are decent, sound, effective ANC and easy to use controls.Sound- As I said I’m definitely am not an audiophile but I appreciate good quality. The 6i’s I believe are about as good as you get at this price point . Some reviews of the 5i and 6i have said that for music they can sound ‘flat’ and I can see where they are coming from but personally I like them, you can fiddle with the settings and in my humble opinion I the clarity of highs is about right, the bass is clear and not muddled, if you’re a bass junky they aren’t for you but listening to different styles of music I think Huawei have covered pretty well. I would like them to be louder but that may be down to euro laws I’ve been told.ANC – in the app you can set the ANC manually or it can be switched to an auto mode which adapts to your surroundings.Personally I have it manually adjusted to ultra, the highest setting. I have ANC on to drown out idiots who make calls on their phone speaker or just generally irratate me on the train – of which there are many. On Ultra the ANC is very good, I’d say the best you will get with this style of earbuds definitely better than the Sony XM4’s I had which are highly rated by many. They won’t silence everything but you can easily listen to a podcast or audio book without getting distracted by people or background noise. Huawei have done a great job here.Controls- the controls are customisable in the app. There is a swipe up/ swipe down on the stalks for volume. The next/previous track, pause/play, answer/hang are all controlled by a light tap or three on the top of each bud, again all can be changed to your personal preference in the app. The sensitivity is spot on, not too sensitive which can be a pain on some earbuds.The earbuds also pause when removed, a feature I didn’t think I would be bothered about until I first used it on the Sony XM4’S, it’s just very handy to have.Comfort – The 6i’s are very light and ergonomics are great, you literally don’t know you have them in.Comparisons.I said that I have had a few earbuds they inclue the Sony XM4’S, Sound peats tru air 2+, Anker P40i, Cambridge ( can’t remember model, Panasonic RZ-S500WE-K and Huawei Freebuds 5i.Oveall for value, performance and quality I would put the 6i’s at the top, no they don’t sound as good as the Sonys but they are under half the price and I had issues with two pairs of XM4’s which resulted in a refund and Somy weren’t helpful.The soundpeats whilst good value are nowhere near in the same league sound wise.The Ankers? Very good for the money but missing a few features of the 6i’s.When it comes to comparing the 5i’s its not so easy. They are an improvement ( call qualityis meant be better which I haven’t really tested tbh) The photos i have uploaded show the white 6i’s and black 5i for comparison. Whilst the cases are near identical they aren’t interchangeable.Sound wise they are very similar, the 6i’s do have the edge.As you can see in thr photos there physically is hardly any difference.So, if you put them side by side?I’d take the 6i’s definitely.Would I upgrade just because they are the new model? That’s a no from me, the 5i’s are very close in every way, there isn’t enough improvement to upgrade for the sake of it from where I stand.So overal as you have probably worked out, I think Huawei have done a top job and they should be right up there if you’re in the market for a new set of earbuds mid price upwards.Enjoy your music 👍
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Daniel D. –
Ist eine echte Alternative
Ich habe Apple AirPods, Sony WF1000XM5 und beides sind gute Kopfhörer. Beim Sport hatte ich jedoch immer das Problem dass die Kopfhörer laufend locker werden und raus fallen. Ich habe nun mal die von Huawei gekauft und getestet. Mein Fazit, hält gut klingt gut und vor beim Sport mein Favorit. Die stehen den Platzhirschen in nichts nach und kosten wesentlich weniger 🤷♂️ eine echte Kaufempfehlung von daher 5 Sterne