Honor announced the Earbuds 5e in China today, launching the new audio hardware alongside its X80 Pro Max smartphone.
Honor Earbuds 5e Specifications
The earbuds use a standard semi-in-ear design with a stem. They weigh 4 grams each and have an IP54 rating for basic dust and water resistance. Inside, Honor is using a 12mm dynamic driver with a diamond-like carbon diaphragm. This material is more rigid than standard titanium or gold coatings, which is intended to limit audio distortion. For audio quality, they support the LHDC 5.0 codec and are Hi-Res Audio certified, allowing for 24-bit audio transmission.
The earbuds feature adaptive active noise cancellation that automatically adjusts to your surrounding environment. The system can reduce noise by up to 52dB at its peak, with an average reduction of 28dB across the frequency range. For phone calls, each earbud includes three microphones that use AI algorithms to filter out background noise, alongside wind suppression for speeds of up to 6m/s.
In terms of battery life, the earbuds provide up to nine hours of playback with ANC turned off, and the 550mAh USB-C charging case brings the total up to 45 hours. If you leave ANC on, playback drops to 5.5 hours for the buds and 28 hours total. It also features fast charging and a 10-minute charge adds about three hours of listening time.
Honor included several software features, though the more advanced ones require a compatible Honor smartphone. These include an AI translation tool that works with 15 languages and a meeting assistant that can transcribe and translate recordings. Otherwise, the earbuds offer standard touch and swipe controls, wear detection to auto-pause music, and dual-device connectivity to link a phone and a computer simultaneously.
Pricing and Availability
The Earbuds 5e come in Moonlight White and Midnight Black. They are available for pre-order in China now, with regular sales starting June 26th. Early buyers can get them for an introductory price of 299 yuan ($44) before the cost returns to the regular 349 yuan ($52).
In related news, Lenovo has recently introduced its Yoga Earbuds with up to 40dB active noise cancellation and up to 36 hours of total battery life, while Edifier has unveiled the FitBuds Turbo, featuring LDAC audio support, up to 49dB ANC, and up to 40 hours of battery life.
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