Alongside launching a host of new products at the Spring Flagship event, Huawei also announced the FreeBuds 5 TWS earphones. They arrive as the successor to the FreeBuds 4 that debuted way back in 2021. Read on to know what the FreeBuds 5 offer out of the box. 

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 feature a semi-in-ear design with smart curves and a glossy finish. Users can perform various functions by tapping on the stem of the earbuds. They are IP54-certified dustproof and water-resistant. 

In terms of audio, the Huawei FreeBuds 5 are equipped with an 11mm driver unit. It has three microphones with hybrid noise cancellation along with an ear canal adaptive algorithm that is capable of offering better noise reduction according to the shape of the user’s ear. There is also AI call noise reduction for clear quality on calls. The TWS earphones feature three spatial audio modes and dual HD audio certification. The audio device also comes with an ultra-wideband hearing optimization algorithm.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 are powered by a 505mAh battery unit with each earbud backed by a 42mAh cell that is claimed to offer 5 hours and 3.5 hours with noise cancellation enabled and disabled respectively. The audio device supports fast charging via USB-C as well as wireless charging. 

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 offers support for multi-device connection, audio sharing, and low latency mode. There is a wisdom broadcast feature that shares various important information on the smartphone.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 cost RMB 899 (~$132). The TWS earphones are offered in Frost Silver, Ceramic White, and Coral Orange colors. 

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