Huawei FreeBuds 5

17 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
sound (11)
comfort (11)
design (10)
noise isolation (3)
price (2)

Negative
bass quality (1)
portability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 reviews of Huawei FreeBuds 5. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and noise isolation. The design and comfort are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are mixed reviews on the usability and durability. Some have doubts about the bass quality and portability.

sound, comfort, design, noise isolation, reliability

portability, bass quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Huawei FreeBuds 5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Lewis Painter (trustedreviews.com)

Huawei FreeBuds 5 Review

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 don't look anything like the FreeBuds 4. In fact, they're are a unique option in the crowded TWS market

Unique, stylish design ; Superbly comfortable fit ; Impressive sound performance

Middling battery life ; AI Life app can be difficult to install on Android ; ANC doesn’t make much of a difference

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 are a complete rethinking of the FreeBuds design language, with a rather unique look compared to the rest of the true wireless competition. It’s not just a fashion choice either, with a comfortable open-ear fit, impressive audio...

May, 2023

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Huawei Freebuds 5 review

What shape is your sound?

Solid, quite spacious sound ; Good control options ; Relatively unusual looks

Undynamic, arrhythmic and detail-light sound ; Fit is not for everyone ; Relatively unusual looks

The Freebuds 5 are not without charm – but very little of it derives from the way they sound

Dec, 2023

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Huawei FreeBuds 5 review: dares to be different

A drastic departure from their predecessor, the new Huawei FreeBuds 5 look and sound different from the rest

Unique open-ear design ; Provides spatial awareness when listening to music ; Offers some active noise cancellation ; Powerful sound, especially at the lower end of the spectrum ; Comfortable to wear for longer periods of time

ANC can't quite do its magic with little-to-none passive noise cancellation ; Can't really be used for exercise due to the lack of ear tips/wings ; Shape generally needs refinement

The design of Huawei's FreeBuds 5 headphones is unlike anything we've seen from most competitors and even the brand itself. These open-ear buds aren't perfect, and they won't suit everyone, but it's important they exist as they offer something...

Aug, 2023

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Expert review by : Matt Reed (expertreviews.co.uk)

Huawei FreeBuds 5 review: Open-fit freedom

Not a fan of eartips? The Huawei FreeBuds 5 are excellent open-fit earbuds that, unlike the Apple AirPods, offer active noise cancellation

Robust Hi-Res sound ; Appealing, novel design ; Solid noise cancelling for open-fit buds

Some will find bass underwhelming ; Overly sensitive Dynamic ANC mode ; Spatial audio unavailable outside China

May, 2023

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Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (stuff.tv)

Huawei FreeBuds 5 review: A great second set of buds

T2000 style meets open-fit excellence

Great battery with case ; Best-in-class open-fit buds at price ; Excellent call quality

Design is very divisive ; No sound isolation ; Closed-fit offers superior sound and ANC

if you like the style, specifically want open-fit buds, or just want a second set of premium buds that are better for calls and working out than your music-centric closed-fit favourites, the FreeBuds 5 are good to great at a lot of things, even if they...

Apr, 2023

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Expert review by : Mariyan Slavov (phonearena.com)

Huawei FreeBuds 5 review: Ear fashion

The all-new Huawei FreeBuds 5 model is here, and if you've always wanted your earbuds to look like a piece of jewelry, your wish has been granted.

Stylish design ; Active noise cancelling ; LDAC support ; Touch gestures ; Attractive price ; Decent sound quality ; Multipoint connection ; IP54 dust and water resistance ; Custom EQ settings

Might not fit all ears ; ANC is pretty weak due to open-ear design ; Ai Life has to be sideloaded through AppGallery ; Battery life not amazing

Aug, 2023

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Expert review by : Paco Zheng (gizmochina_com)