HUAWEI develops and sells many products with high cost performance. Although the manufacturer has a strong image of smartphones, we also handle a large number of peripheral devices that achieve high quality and low prices.
This time, I was able to try a completely wireless earphone called "HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i" that was released by HUAWEI on April 20, 2021, so I will deliver a review.
Even though it's a completely wireless earphone for less than 10,000 yen, it's true that it comes with a noise canceller !?
Let's immediately introduce the fit, sound quality, and customizability using the dedicated app that you can see by actually trying out the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i.
This product can be purchased from the official HP "HUAWEI Store", and is also available on EC sites such as Amazon and at home electronics mass retailers. The HUAWEI Store sells for 9680 yen, and Amazon sells for 8800 yen at the time of writing (mid-May 2021).
First of all, about the appearance. The earphone body has a rod-shaped part attached to the part that makes a sound, and the design is similar to Apple's "AirPods Pro". The body is relatively lightweight with a mass of about 5.5g, so it is comfortable to wear and you will not get tired even if you use it for a long time.
The case part that can be charged by storing the earphones is also relatively compact, and it has an oval shape with a height of about 48.0 mm, a width of about 61.8 mm, and a depth of about 27.5 mm. It's a size that doesn't get bulky even if you put it in your pocket, so it's also recommended for people who go out without a bag.
There are three color variations: "ceramic white," "carbon black," and "red." The red I tried this time is a beautiful red that seems to be one of the fashion points with pop coloring, and it has an impression that it is easy to use for both men and women.
In addition, one of the major features of this product is the long battery life. The music playback time of the earphone alone is up to about 10 hours when noise canceling is off, and up to about 7.5 hours when noise canceling is on, which is quite long for a completely wireless earphone. The point is that you don't have to worry about running out of battery while working.
Charging is done by USB Type-C
When I listened to various genres of music on the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i, the extension and depth of the mid-high range, such as the vocal voice and the delicate tone of the acoustic guitar, are quite outstanding, rather than the low-pitched sound. It was an impression.
This product has a built-in 10mm dynamic unit driver, and the bass range is not neglected. The sounds of drums and bass can be heard firmly, but the impression is that they are not strong enough to resonate with the core of the body, but are sounding in a well-balanced manner to enhance the mid-high range.
Sound quality is a part of different tastes, so I can't say it unconditionally, but it's perfect for people who want to enjoy vocal voices and delicate sounds rather than flashy performances of musical instruments.
Also, as far as watching the video content, it was a point that the sound deviation was not so noticeable. I felt a delay when playing rhythm games, but considering that it is a completely wireless earphone that costs less than 10,000 yen, it will be sufficient performance.
As I have introduced many times, HAUWEI FreeBuds 4i is a relatively inexpensive product for a completely wireless earphone with a cut of 10,000 yen and 9680 yen, but the "active noise canceling function" that can be said to be synonymous with high-performance earphones "External sound capture function" is installed.
As for the accuracy of noise canceling, the typing sound heard from the next seat when using it in the office and the voice of a person having an online meeting at a seat a little away are blocked until it is almost inaudible. I was able to.
When I was out, I couldn't hear much until the sound of the car approached, so I knew that it was highly accurate, but there is a risk of not being able to hear the surrounding sounds outdoors, so be careful when using it.
On the other hand, the external sound capture mode is a level where you can hear not only the voice but also the announcements in the train from the trivial sounds such as the driving sound of the air conditioner.
You can switch between noise canceling mode and external sound capture mode by pressing and holding the side of the earphone body. Double-tap the side to switch between playing and stopping music.
In addition, HUAWEI earphones can be managed with the dedicated application "AI Life", and the mode can be switched from the application, but in the case of the AI Life application that can be installed from the Google Play store, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i has not been registered yet. bottom.
When using HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i on an Android smartphone, it is recommended to install AI Life via HUAWEI's "App Gallery" app or install the app directly from the browser.
The same is true for the iPhone, and I couldn't see the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i in the AI Life app that can be installed from the App Store. Also, as far as I tried, I couldn't install AppGallery, and it seems that I can't operate the earphones from the app.
No matter how you think about it, cutting 10,000 yen is too cheap!Super cospa complete wireless earphone
In addition to a lightweight and comfortable body and a long-running battery, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i clears the performance required for completely wireless earphones, such as sound quality characterized by a stretchy mid-high range and noise canceling function.
There are some unfortunate points such as the usage environment of the standard application, but it is surprising that it is 9680 yen with such performance. The earphones are very cost effective, so why not give them a try?
[Reference] HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i
Interview / text / Fumihiko Sato
