Huawei introduced the FreeBuds Pro 3 (review) to the global market late last year, featuring dual drivers and the company's ANC 3.0 technology. The earbuds also come with L2HC 3.0 Hi-Res wireless audio and LDAC codec support. Initially priced at 1,499 yuan (179 GBP), the FreeBuds Pro 3 are now available at a discounted rate of 1,299 yuan (~158 GBP).
Connectivity
The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 are powered by the Kirin A2 chip and mark the first instance of Polar Code in earbuds. This proprietary connectivity technology supports a transmission rate of 1.5 Mbps, ensuring lossless audio and making it four times more efficient than the FreeBuds Pro 2.
The earbuds also feature standard Bluetooth connectivity and are compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, and other platforms. They support dual-device connectivity, allowing them to connect to two devices simultaneously and automatically switch audio between them. Notably, when linked to EMUI devices, users can switch audio between more than two devices.
Audio
The FreeBuds Pro 3 are equipped with a dual-driver system comprising an 11 mm dynamic driver and a planar diaphragm driver, enhanced by a Halbach array for a high transient response. These earbuds also incorporate digital cross-over technology, providing audio ranging from 14kHz to 48kHz without compromising quality.
Huawei's triple adaptive EQ algorithm enables the earbuds to detect volume levels, ear canal shape, and wearing status in real-time, adjusting the sound level and EQ settings accordingly.
For improved voice and video call quality, the earbuds offer 2.5 times better voice pickup, thanks to a redesigned bone conduction voice pick-up (VPU) sensor that remains closely affixed to the ears.
Battery Life
The earbuds and their case weigh approximately 5.8 g and 45.5 g, respectively, and house 55mAh and 510mAh batteries. In terms of battery life, the earbuds can last 7 hours on a full charge and 33 hours when used with the charging case (ANC disabled). With ANC enabled, the earbuds offer 5 hours of battery life on a single charge and 23 hours with the charging case.
