Huawei Freebuds 3

Compact design Great open-ear fit Novel noise-canceling

No iOS app support No sound seal AirPod like design

The Huawei FreeBuds 3 may look like AirPods, but they deliver a novel take on active noise cancelation that will appeal to those who want a wipe-clean pair, or anyone who isn't keen on jamming buds right into their ears. They also sound decent while...

Decent battery life ; Wireless charging & fast pairing

Iffy noise-cancelling ; Uncomfortable to wear

Stable connection ; Stays put even when exercising ; Fast charging

Sound doesn’t best in-ear buds ; Middling bass ; No iOS app

Innovative noise-cancelling buds for Android owners, but steer clear if you’re on iOS

Comfortable and stylish ; Noise-cancelling technology ; Wireless charging

Incompatible with iOS ; Bass is lacking ; Touch functions can be unresponsive

It makes sense to invest in FreeBuds 3 if you’re a Huawei user who wants quick pairing with your phone. They’re a good addition to the Huawei brand and a comfortable companion to your Android device.

However, in a somewhat surprising development, the Free Buds 3 appear to be halfway decent. With effective active noise cancellation, decent audio quality and Apple AirPod-like design I can see Huawei shifting plenty of pairs. And, while there’s no...

Great sound quality ; Lightweight and comfortable ; Great battery life with the case ; Appealing design

No touch volume controls ; Poor noise isolation ; Some features are exclusive to Huawei EMUI 10 devices

+ Satisfying audio quality ; + ANC reduces the drawbacks of its open design ; + Nearly no latency when used with a HUAWEI Mate 30 ; + Fits well for most people, especially for those who are uncomfortable with in-ear designs ; + Very portable design ; +...

- Glossy finish makes it easy to get smudged ; - Noticeable latency in gaming with non-HUAWEI smartphones ; - I wish they supported more gesture controls ; - Quite pricey

The HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 is a niche product created that comes with some neat features. Definitely an attractive option for HUAWEI/HONOR smartphone users.

The Huawei Freebuds 3 may not be the best ANC headphones, but it is the best ANC open-fit earbuds. If you do not like in-canal earbuds and needed ANC, the Freebuds 3 is your saviour, and it helps that they don’t cost as much as other ANC earphones.