Huawei's new wire-free headphones - the FreeBuds 3 - will go on sale locally tomorrow retailing for $299.
The somewhat awkwardly named FreeBuds 3 are the latest in Huawei's true wireless earbud family, and they come with one big improvement: active noise-cancellation. Despite being similar in size to Apple's AirPods, Huawei says the FreeBuds 3 can reduce ambient noise by up to 15dBs.
Huawei isn't the only company putting noise-cancelling tech into tiny buds. Apple's AirPods Pro and Sony's WF-1000XM3s are both sets of wire-free buds that can make the world a little quieter. Both rivals sell for $399 however, which makes the FreeBuds 3 the most affordable choice out of the three. We're keen to hear how they stack up.
In addition, Huawei claims the headphones can reduce wind block harsh vibes around you when you're making a phone call, which sound similar to tech found in the new Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. Essentially, the FreeBuds 3 should make your voice clearer for whoever is on the other end of the line. Huawei says this is still effective when cycling as fast as 20km per hour.
The secret sauce behind the FreeBuds 3 is a new in-house wearable chip, the Kirin A1. Huawei says the chip offers the fastest Bluetooth transmission speed around, which can facilitate experiences like listening to Ultra High Definition audio. Huawei says the Kirin A1 will also end up in smart glasses and smart speakers.
The FreeBuds 3 come with a rather unique circular charging case. You'll get four hours of playtime from a single charge, and up to 20 hours before you have to recharge the case.
If you're keen to grab a pair of FreeBuds 3, you'll find them at Vodafone, select Optus Stores, Amazon, Mobileciti, Kogan, Happytel, and the Huawei Authorised Experience Store. You'll be able to get them in a choice of black or white.
Alex Choros
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