Key Takeaways
1. Lighter Design: Each earbud weighs 4.9 grams and the charging case weighs 40.3 grams, making them lighter than the FreeBuds 5.
2. Enhanced Sound Quality: Improved frequency range from 16Hz-40KHz to 14Hz-48KHz, with a dual-magnetic driver unit still in use.
3. Better Battery Life: Up to 6 hours of playback without ANC and 4.5 hours with ANC, plus a total of 36 hours with the charging case, which is an increase from the FreeBuds 5.
4. Charging Features: The charging case supports wired and wireless charging, fast charging capabilities, and has a 510mAh battery.
5. Price and Availability: The FreeBuds 6 are priced at €159 and will be available for purchase through Huawei’s online store.
Huawei recently revealed its newest set of truly wireless earbuds, the FreeBuds 6. These earbuds maintain the distinctive open-fit style seen in the FreeBuds 5, but they come with several significant enhancements.
Color Options and Weight
The FreeBuds 6 can be purchased in Black, White, and Purple, and they are now lighter, with each earbud weighing 4.9 grams compared to the FreeBuds 5, which weighs 5.4 grams each. Additionally, the charging case is lighter too, weighing only 40.3 grams, in contrast to the 45 grams of the previous model.
Design and Sound Quality
These earbuds still hold an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, and they continue to use a dual-magnetic driver unit. However, Huawei has improved the frequency range from 16Hz-40KHz on the FreeBuds 5 to a broader 14Hz-48KHz on the FreeBuds 6.
The lighter design is attributed to a smaller battery inside. Each earbud now has a 39.5mAh battery, down from 42mAh in the previous version, but this change hasn’t harmed battery life. In fact, it is now even better.
Battery Life and Charging
Huawei claims that the FreeBuds 6 can offer up to 6 hours of playback time without Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and 4.5 hours with ANC active, which is an hour longer than the FreeBuds 5 (which is currently priced at €129.99 on Amazon.de). The total listening time with the case is 36 hours without ANC and 27 hours with it, an increase from the FreeBuds 5’s 30 hours and 20 hours. The charging case has a 510mAh battery and allows both wired and wireless charging, plus it supports fast charging, with just 5 minutes providing up to 2.5 hours of playback.
The FreeBuds 6 features Bluetooth 5.2 and is compatible with A2DP, HFP 1.7, and AVRCP 1.6. It also supports various codecs like LDAC, AAC, and SBC. Each earbud includes three microphones, and Huawei states they have earned Hi-Res Audio Wireless Certification. These earbuds are compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
Purchase Information
The Huawei FreeBuds 6 come with a price of €159 and will be available for purchase through Huawei’s online store.
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