Huawei FreeBuds 4i

ANC, 10 h, Wireless

Product details

The Huawei FreeBuds 4i are ergonomically designed for a stable and snug fit. The super-light earbuds reduce pressure dramatically, even after hours of listening.
Superior comfort - all day long. The oval-shaped, compact charging case fits comfortably in your hand and comes with a refreshingly original design. The sleek lines and highly polished finish of the earbuds give them a modern, eye-catching look. In Ceramic White, Carbon Black or Red, fill your days and nights with dynamic style.

Key specifications

Application range
General
Equipment + Functions
Microphones, 
True Wireless
Headphone type
Bluetooth headphones, 
In Ear Headphones
Signal transmission
Wireless
Audio Connections
USB (1x)
Noise cancelling
ANC
Isolation
Closed
Item number
15467131

General information

Manufacturer
Huawei
Category
Headphones
Manufacturer no.
55034087
Release date
26.3.2021

Colour

Colour group
White
Exact colour description
Ceramic White

Material

Specific material description
Silicone

Application range

Headphone area of use
General

Headphone properties

Headphone output
Stereo
Noise cancelling
ANC
Headphone features + functions
Microphones, 
True Wireless
Music control
touchpad remote control, 
Universal Bluetooth Remote
Peripheral signal transmission
Wireless
Button functions
interregnum, 
Track

Headphone type

Headphone type
Bluetooth headphones, 
In Ear Headphones
Fit
In Ear
Isolation
Closed
Driver diameter
10 mm
Converter principle
Dynamic
Membrane size
10 mm

Audio properties

Frequency range
20 - 20000 Hz
Max. noise level
22 dB

Connections

Audio Connections
USB (1x)
Connections base/transmitter
3.5mm

Audio cable properties

Headphone cable length
1m

Bluetooth features

Bluetooth version
5.0
Bluetooth feature
AAC
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP
Max. range
10 m

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Battery life
10 h
Capacity
55 mAh
Charging time
1 h
Charging input
USB-C

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
3 sizes silicone earplugs

Product dimensions

Height
3.75 cm
Width
2.10 cm
Depth
2.39 cm
Weight
2100 g

Package dimensions

Length
11.50 cm
Width
10 cm
Height
4.50 cm
Weight
166 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 70.Fresh'N Rebel
  • 70.Soundpeats
  • 72.Huawei
  • 73.Dudao
  • 73.House of Marley

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 33.Audio-Technica
  • 33.FiiO
  • 33.Huawei
  • 33.OPPO
  • 33.Pioneer

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 46.Esperanza
  • 46.Fresh'N Rebel
  • 48.Huawei
  • 48.OPPO
  • 48.Pioneer DJ
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good82/100
Good76/100
Rank 17 out of 32Stiftung Warentest32 neue Bluetooth-Kopfhörer im TestReleaseDecember 2021

New in Stiftung Warentest's headphone comparison: 32 current in-ear and headband headphones. One of them delivers top sound, another is top fit for sports. In addition to the test winners, the current test offers many other good headphones. With long battery runtimes of up to almost 86 hours, the headphones with earpieces scored particularly well...

Very good84/100
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Rank 2 out of 8Computer BildIn-Ears von Handy-Herstellern - Top oder Schrott?ReleaseNovember 2021
  • PositiveSolid sound
  • PositiveGreat battery life and fast charging
  • NegativePoor app
  • NegativeNo protection against splash water

The Huawei FreeBuds 4i convinced in the test with pleasantly warm sound and really strong battery life of almost nine hours. The quick charge after 10 minutes for an additional 3.5 hours is also really good. Deductions are made for the lack of volume control on the in-ears, and the app only offers the bare essentials. Huwei also does not provide any information about water protection.

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Very good88/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJuly 2021
  • PositiveBalanced, neutral sound
  • PositiveVery good noise cancelling + transparency mode
  • PositiveStrong battery life
  • PositiveVery good price-performance ratio
  • NegativeBass occasionally too soft
  • NegativeQuestionable positioning in the case
Good70/100
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AudioSingle testReleaseJuly 2021
  • PositiveANC hardly influences the sound
  • NegativeApp only for Android, but not via the Google Play Store

Even though Huawei relies on tricky touch operation here, the Chinese have succeeded well with the 4i. The touch gestures respond well and can be adapted to personal preferences. The sound slightly emphasises the low bass, but otherwise remains largely neutral. The ANC worked well in the test. It remains unclear why the corresponding app is only available for Android smartphones.

Very good90/100
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onlinepc.chSingle testReleaseMay 2021
  • PositiveTouch operation
  • PositiveBattery
  • NegativeDepths could be a little more present

Unless you're looking for a professional codec variety and simply want decent sound quality and features at a reasonable price, we can recommend the Huawei FreeBuds 4i.

Very good83/100
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Computer BildSingle testReleaseApril 2021

The Huawei FreeBuds 4i retain the strengths of their predecessor: The sound is convincing and the noise-cancelling works well. What used to be the biggest weakness has now become a strength: the battery lasts almost nine hours with the noise-cancelling function activated - great!