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Huawei FreeBuds 5i Review: 29 Ratings, Pros and Cons

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Theses reviews and tests from Headphones magazines and websites give 18 ratings, we get this average rating to this Huawei product : 4.2/5.
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Huawei FreeBuds 5i ratings

18 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.2/5
5/5 ExpertReviews
95/100 Mighty Gadget
4.5/5 PhonAndroid
4.5/5 Actualidad Gadget
90/100 Basic Tutorials
8.8/10 CharlesTech
4.3/5 Chip.de
8.5/10 LeCafeDuGeek
82/100 CNET France
8.1/10 Presse Citron
4/5 Les Numériques
4/5 T3
8/10 AndroidPit
8/10 Journal du Geek
4/5 Tech Advisor
3.88/5 Kopfhörer
3/5 Labo Fnac
Preview or review without rating: XiaomiToday, FrAndroid, Android Headlines, ComputerBase, NotebookCheck, Future Zone, LeMondeNumerique, PCtipp, Android Authority, MUO, Well Played

Pros and cons for Huawei FreeBuds 5i List of reviews and ratings

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5
5

ExpertReviews
Effective noise cancellation
High-resolution audio support
Comfortable design, compact case
Limited EQ options
No wireless charging
Some Huawei-exclusive features
[5/5] reviewed at 15/03/2023 - Test Huawei FreeBuds 5i: The best budget earbuds for Huawei phone owners...[read the full review on ExpertReviews]

95
100

Mighty Gadget
[95/100] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Huawei Freebuds 5i vs Freebuds Pro 2...[read the full review on Mighty Gadget]

4.5
5

PhonAndroid
Android and iOS app
Same functions on Android/iOS
Very correct acoustics
Good autonomy (except with LDAC)
Good value for money
3 types of active noise reduction
Whimsical HD Sound Activation (LDAC)
No HD sound on iOS
Poor holding in the ears
Battery estimation by step
No manual equalizer
[4.5/5] reviewed at 28/12/2022 - Test Huawei Freebuds 5i : le son HD démocratisé et bien restitué...[read the full review on PhonAndroid]

4.5
5

Actualidad Gadget
Quality materials and design
ANC, Hi-Res and LDAC
Very competitive price
No Qi load
AI Life on iOS is less complete
[4.5/5] reviewed at 09/01/2023 - Huawei FreeBuds 5i, cancelación de ruido y Hi-Res por muy poco...[read the full review on Actualidad Gadget]

90
100

Basic Tutorials
[90/100] reviewed at 16/01/2023 - Huawei FreeBuds 5i Test: Die vielleicht besten In-Ears für unter 100 Euro...[read the full review on Basic Tutorials]

8.8
10

CharlesTech
[8.8/10] reviewed at 20/01/2023 - Test Huawei FreeBuds 5i : Les écouteurs milieu de gamme se bonifient une fois de plus...[read the full review on CharlesTech]

4.3
5

Chip.de
[4.3/5] reviewed at 27/04/2023 - Für 90 Euro einer der besten In-Ear-Kopfhörer: Huawei FreeBuds 5i im Test...[read the full review on Chip.de]

8.5
10

LeCafeDuGeek
Value for money
Comfort
Bass depth
Treble a little behind
Hands-free function not always optimal
[8.5/10] reviewed at 31/01/2023 - Test ? Huawei Freebuds 5i : des écouteurs sans fil toujours aussi efficaces...[read the full review on LeCafeDuGeek]

82
100

CNET France
Comfortable headphones even over long periods of time
Bluetooth 5.2 multipoint
Complete and clear app
Very decent audio quality.
Improved active noise reduction
Capricious hands-free kit
No equalizer
Autonomy just correct
Android app not easy to install for novices
[82/100] reviewed at 19/01/2023 - Test des écouteurs Huawei FreeBuds 5i : du confort et du bon son à un tarif abordable...[read the full review on CNET France]

8.1
10

Presse Citron
Neat design
Comfortable
Good audio quality
AI Life App
Attractive price
Average autonomy
Improved noise reduction
Poor phone conversations
[8.1/10] reviewed at 21/01/2023 - Test écouteurs Huawei Freebuds 5i : petit prix, grand choeur...[read the full review on Presse Citron]

4
5

Les Numériques
Relatively precise and dynamic sound rendering.
Clean and responsive bass.
Excellent feeling of comfort.
Clear and stable app on iOS and Android.
Good level of manufacturing.
Recessed treble and lacking definition.
Disappointing noise reduction.
Poor hands-free kit.
Some stability issues with the mode? Low latency? activated.
[4/5] reviewed at 12/01/2023 - Test ?couteurs true wireless Huawei FreeBuds 5i : excellents et abordables...[read the full review on Les Numériques]

4
5

T3
Solid design and build
28 hours of battery with the case
Connect them to two devices at once
Clear, crisp sound with ANC
Only 3 EQ modes in the app
AI Life isn't on the Google Play Store
The case can't be charged wirelessly
[4/5] reviewed at 15/01/2023 - Huawei Freebuds 5i review: everything the 4i could do these can do better...[read the full review on T3]

8
10

AndroidPit
Good autonomy
Good value for money
Above-average audio quality
Multi-touch Bluetooth
IP54 certified
No equalizer
The ANC could be better
No wireless charging
[8/10] reviewed at 16/01/2023 - Test des Huawei FreeBuds 5i: Le top rapport qualité/prix à moins de 100 euros?...[read the full review on AndroidPit]

8
10

Journal du Geek
Sound rendering
Comfort
Manufacturing quality
The user experience (app, multipoint, 3 noise reduction modes, touch controls...)
Very good value for money
Autonomy with the case
Flashless noise reduction
The quality of the microphones
Installing the Android app for novices
The autonomy of headphones with LDAC
[8/10] reviewed at 16/02/2023 - Test HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i : la formule gagnante à moins de 100 ?...[read the full review on Journal du Geek]

4
5

Tech Advisor
[4/5] reviewed at 21/03/2023 - Test Huawei FreeBuds 5i...[read the full review on Tech Advisor]

3
5

Labo Fnac
A very correct audio rendering, with beautiful bass
Reduced housing footprint
Very good general ergonomics
Customization possibilities from the app
A decent active discount for the price, but fair in absolute terms
A "perception" mode not very effective
[3/5] reviewed at 02/02/2023 - Prise en main des Huawei Freebuds 5i : toujours le meilleur rapport qualité-prix pour des écouteurs sans fil ?...[read the full review on Labo Fnac]
[4/5] reviewed at 16/06/2023 - Test Labo des HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i :...[read the full review on Labo Fnac]

3.88
5

Kopfhörer
[3.88/5] reviewed at 19/01/2023 - Huawei FreeBuds 5i...[read the full review on Kopfhörer]

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XiaomiToday
[/] reviewed at 18/06/2022 - Test Huawei FreeBuds 5i Earbuds: Offering Dual-Device Connectivity, ANC and 28 Hours Battery Life...[read the full review on XiaomiToday]

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FrAndroid
Good sound quality
Attractive price
Noise reduction present
Multi-touch Bluetooth compatibility
Mediocre microphones
Average autonomy
Bluetooth connection not always stable
[/] reviewed at 29/12/2022 - Test des Huawei FreeBuds 5i : une bonne qualité sonore à un prix très attractif...[read the full review on FrAndroid]

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Android Headlines
Light, compact charging case
Nice build and ergonomic fit
Really good battery life
IP54 certification
Good sound
Dual connection
Active noise canceling (ANC)
LDAC support
Solid price point
Plasticky feel
EQ settings limitations
No wireless charging
[/] reviewed at 03/01/2023 - Test Huawei FreeBuds 5i: light, sleek-looking & they sound good...[read the full review on Android Headlines]

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ComputerBase
Good sound
LDAC
Active noise cancellation and transparency mode
Very good single use
Very comfortable to wear
Very good execution
Automatic play and pause
IP54
Wind prone
Impact sound is strongly transmitted
Weaknesses in calmness (bass) and maximum volume (treble)
Slight noise in ANC (Ultra) mode and transparency
LDAC not yet usable
[/] reviewed at 16/01/2023 - Huawei FreeBuds 5i im Test: ANC-In-Ears für unter 100 Euro mit LDAC...[read the full review on ComputerBase]

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NotebookCheck
[/] reviewed at 24/01/2023 - Test Huawei FreeBuds 5i - Preiswerte In-Ear-Kopfhörer mit LDAC...[read the full review on NotebookCheck]

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Future Zone
Excellent active noise cancellation
Good audio quality
Quick connection setup
Impeccable fit
Good price
Weaknesses of bass-heavy music
High-resolution audio difficult to implement with LDAC
AptX HD is not supported
[/] reviewed at 01/02/2023 - Huawei FreeBuds 5i im Test: Die besten Kopfhörer für unter 100 Euro?...[read the full review on Future Zone]

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LeMondeNumerique
Connecting and configuring with a Huawei smartphone
Passive and active isolation
Balanced and coherent sound
Ease of use
Autonomy
Value for money
Design / color red
Few touch controls
Not waterproof
[/] reviewed at 03/02/2023 - Test des écouteurs True Wireless Huawei Freebuds 5i : du mieux sur le son, moins sur l'autonomie mais une palette d'options très pertinentes...[read the full review on LeMondeNumerique]

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PCtipp
Case
Hardware
Depths
Application manipulation
[/] reviewed at 14/02/2023 - Im Test: Huawei Freebuds 5i...[read the full review on PCtipp]

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Android Authority
[/] reviewed at 18/04/2023 - Test HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i: Superior ANC without breaking the bank...[read the full review on Android Authority]

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MUO
[/] reviewed at 25/04/2023 - Test Huawei FreeBuds 5i: Punching Above Their Weight...[read the full review on MUO]

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Well Played
Solid sound quality
Great set of features
Good battery life
Use of the AI Life app is completely optional
Can cause some discomfort after extended use
the low and high-end frequencies aren't as precise as other earphones
The case shape can be awkward for those who use it one-handed
[/] reviewed at 28/07/2023 - Test Huawei FreeBuds 5i...[read the full review on Well Played]

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Reviews listed above are from XiaomiToday, PhonAndroid, FrAndroid, Android Headlines, Actualidad Gadget, Les Numériques, T3, Basic Tutorials, ComputerBase, AndroidPit, CNET France, CharlesTech, Presse Citron, Mighty Gadget, NotebookCheck, LeCafeDuGeek, Future Zone, Labo Fnac, LeMondeNumerique, PCtipp, Journal du Geek, ExpertReviews, Tech Advisor, Android Authority, MUO, Chip.de, Well Played, Kopfhörer,

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