Remember the Huawei FreeClip earbuds (review) with their unconventional design—two parts linked by a C-shaped bridge? Well, Honor, Huawei’s former sub-brand, is now dipping its toes in those same waters with the launch of the Honor Select LCHSE earbuds.
Honor Select LCHSE earbuds specifications
The LCHSE are open wireless earbuds with a unique titanium alloy arch bridge design inspired by traditional Chinese stone arch bridges. Honor says the “core area” of the earbuds, likely the internals, are made of high-performance titanium alloy.
This core is encased in scratch-resistant PC material that gives a high strength and lightweight body design. The bridge connects inward to the earbud housing and outward to a “comfort bean” – a small protrusion that sits behind the ear.
Each earbud weighs just 5.1 grams and comes in Phantom Night Black or Monet Purple. They sport an “apple” shape, wider at the top and narrowing toward the bottom, and use directional sound transmission technology to reduce sound leakage. The charging case mirrors the earbuds’ design and allows for easy single-handed opening and closing.
The LCHSE earbuds include a 10.8mm dual magnetic circuit dynamic driver paired with a PEEK+PEN titanium-plated diaphragm. They also have features like dynamic bass boost technology and spatial surround sound.
For clear communication, the LCHSE is equipped with two high-sensitivity microphones. These microphones work in tandem with an AI multi-channel deep neural network (DNN) call noise reduction algorithm to suppress background noise and ensure a smooth calling experience.
The earbuds boast additional features for everyday use. They are IP54 dust and splash-resistant, allowing you to worry less about the elements. They also support dual-device connection for seamless switching between devices, touch gestures, and low latency mode.
The earbuds promise 7 hours of music playback on a single charge, with up to 36 hours of total battery life when used with the charging case.
Pricing and Availability
The Honor Select LCHSE significantly undercuts its Huawei counterpart in price. While the Huawei FreeBuds launched at 1299 yuan (approximately USD 188), the LCHSE is priced at a much more affordable 399 yuan (approximately USD 58). The earbuds are currently available for purchase in China, with no official announcement on global availability yet.
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