Name: FreeBuds 3i
Brand: Huawei
SKU: 490653
Rating: 3.9 (47 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

the earbuds are slim and lightweight
they are also comfortable when wearing for extended periods
active noise cancellation feature works great as well

there are limited control options (no volume control)
they are a bit on the pricey side
earbud tapers inward to a thin stem about an inch long

Style: In-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wireless

Huawei FreeBuds 3i - Pros & Cons

the earbuds are slim and lightweight
they are also comfortable when wearing for extended periods
active noise cancellation feature works great as well
3i are pretty balanced and have a decent amount of bass without
3i connected quickly and reliably to my Mate 20 Pro smartphone
ensures effective noise isolation and thus makes
It makes for a steady yet comfortable fit
3i is more compact and comfortable in the ears
good sound quality
its hardware remains incredibly attractive
3i The comfort and ease of use
Pairing and wear detection work much more logically
sound quality is excellent
it wasn t quite as clear which was best
both earphones are superb
the voice quality of calls is good
aids noise-cancelling and ensures a more secure fit
best of it taking all the latest features with great ANC and gesture control
easy on the eye
and feel solid
Solid sound is delivered
sound quality is impressive at this price range
soft and pleasant
the sound is excellent
excellent passive sound insulation
FreeBud 3s are both competitive and convenient
The app enables you to customize both gestures
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convenient tapping features and accurate control
Instantly enjoy your favourite music
Better shape
better seal
better sound
a comfortable and secure fit
3i is perfectly enjoyable and is certainly better than its more affordable counterparts
Easy to pair
easy to use
means pairing is instant and easy
The audio again is quite crisp and lag free
straightforward and reliable setup
FreeBuds 3i are also a really good option for video and voice calls

there are limited control options (no volume control)
they are a bit on the pricey side
earbud tapers inward to a thin stem about an inch long
outward-facing mics and
Bass-heavy track parts lacked definition
two earbuds often went out of sync
desync kinda ruined the experience of using them with my laptop
short interruptions from time to time when connected to the laptop
Treasure sounded a bit less refined and slightly lacking in finesse
high-resolution music on Tidal
lack of water resistance
no IP rating for dust and water resistance
There are no logos on the earpieces at all
no mesh panel covering the outward mic and the ends are shinier
ANC noise cancellation itself is pretty weak
lack of volume controls and changing tracks isn't
there is no ANC control within the AI Life app
just not compatible with it yet
lower price point meant they were not compatible
is a decidedly short time compared to the competition
the highs are no longer as sharp
Exterior noise penetrates a little less -
3i are not in the top class of noise reduction
only two commands can be called up from the in-ears by double or long taps
no option to adjust the volume with the touch controls
iOS users will be limited by the lack of companion app
it s not available for iOS
the earbuds will simply turn ANC on and off
cheap - pricier than 2019
The transparent mode is not available as standard
the battery life does seem to have taken a step backward
voices played back can sound a bit robotic
lacking in warmth and depth
keep noise out as well as the more expensive models
The app offers neither sound profiles nor an equalizer
does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users
not currently available in the US
low price
sorry for the pun
no out-of-syncs for a week of active use
or they do not fit in shape and fall out of my ears
You can only plug in headphones
a lot of headphones that sound bad and are very expensive
None of these features are available for iOS
traffic noise outside
sound from our end came out a bit tinny
They will only sync with one gadget at a time
disconnection lessened significantly
issues when only one earbud would drop its connection
rating is not included in our total score
Models without this feature get a red cross
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isn t too far behind
there s no action set for a single tap
you can only choose to at a time
Huawei has had to switch focus away from phones
price which is a little higher than some other competing offers

Huawei FreeBuds 3i - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	10 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Weight	5.5 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Huawei FreeBuds 3i - Full Specifications

Style	In-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wireless

Width	1.65 in
Depth	0.93 in
Height	0.78 in
Weight	0.19 oz

Microphone type	Built-in microphone

Noise-canceling	yes
Buttons	Next song Play/Pause Previous song Volume

Colour of product	Black White
Control type	Sensor

Driver size	0.39 in

Bluetooth version	5.0
Wireless range	10
USB	yes
Type of USB connector	USB Type-C

Battery operated	yes
Battery recharge time	1.0 h
Standby time	24.0 h
Talk time	2.5 h
Charging case capacity	410.0 mAh

Huawei FreeBuds 3i - Q&A (5)

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anissa.rosenbaum
over 2 years ago
Does huawei freebuds 3i work with iphone?
yolando
about 2 years ago
The answer is Yes!
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robyn
over 2 years ago
Can huawei freebuds 3i connect to iphone?
sherley.conn
about 2 years ago
The answer is Yes! How to connect: 1. Place the earphones in the charging case.
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bobbi
about 2 years ago
Can i use huawei freebuds 3i with iphone?
christian
about 2 years ago
The answer is Yes!
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joan2a
about 2 years ago
What is the difference between huawei freebuds 3 and 3i?
rosendo_mertz
about 2 years ago
Both headsets support the same Bluetooth codecs and remappable touch controls. Microphone quality is good with either pair of earbuds, but they use different technologies: the cheaper FreeBuds 3i features a standard three-microphone array, while the FreeBuds 3 use bone sensors to transmit your voice.
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jay
over 2 years ago
Is huawei freebuds 3i compatible with iphone?
gregg.heathcote
about 2 years ago
The answer is Yes!
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Huawei FreeBuds 3i Huawei - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.3

Based on 5 reviews

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Android Authority

Published: 15.05.2021

Huawei FreeBuds 3i review: Great features on a budget

The Huawei FreeBuds 3i combine an accessible price tag with good sound quality and features you’ll typically find on higher-end competitors like the AirPods Pro.

Huawei FreeBuds 3i Huawei FreeBuds 3i review: Slim, affordable earbuds with decent sound

Techaeris

Published: 11.03.2021

Huawei FreeBuds 3i review: Slim, affordable earbuds with decent sound

4.5

Our Huawei FreeBuds 3i review looks at a pair of true wireless earbuds with active noise and call cancellation, and up to 14 1/2 hours of playback.

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TechRadar

Published: 20.12.2019

Huawei FreeBuds 3 review

4.0

Novel ANC AirPod-a-like earbuds built for Android, not iOS

Huawei FreeBuds 3i Huawei FreeBuds 3i review: Looks great, sounds even better

India Today

Published: 26.08.2020

Huawei FreeBuds 3i review: Looks great, sounds even better

Huawei FreeBuds 3i bring features such as Active Noise Cancellation and an in-ear design at an affordable price. Read our review to find out if they are worth your money.