ANC is not that strong
Bottom Line
Huawei s FreeBuds 4i are one of the handful of legitimate options if you want ANC on a sub-£100 pair of true wireless earbuds. These are no one-trick-pony either: good sound quality and up to 10 hours of battery life make this a good option for budget-minded buyers.
FreeBuds 4i
by Huawei
Huawei s FreeBuds 4i are one of the handful of legitimate options if you want ANC on a sub-£100 pair of true wireless earbuds. These are no one-trick-pony either: good sound quality and up to 10 hours of battery life make this a good option for budget-minded buyers.
Jon Fingas
While there’s an abundance of true wireless earbuds on the market, there’s little doubt that Apple’s AirPods reign supreme. Apple captured nearly half the market in 2020 even heavyweights like Samsung and Xiaomi had just a fraction of that share despite their much stronger positions in the smartphone world.
But why are AirPods so popular despite their Apple-centric features, premium pricing, and a raft of competitors with potentially better value? It’s tempting to simply shout “marketing,” but the truth is more complex. Apple thrived, in part, through top-to-bottom control that gives it an edge over rivals, not to mention good timing and some uninspiring competition.