![]() On the plus, we noticed zero distortion even at maximum volume. Meanwhile, the mid-level ‘dush-dush-dush’ bouncing behind tracks like Call Me Maybe ended up reverberating in our necks rather than right through to the chest. It’s when you get down to the details that they drop the ball, specifically with heavy bass in D&B and dubstep tracks – which lacked the stomach twisting thump we were hoping for at high volumes. To be fair to Huawei, the FreeBuds Studio are pretty stellar all-rounders. (Image credit: TechRadar) Audio performance While a bit on the large side, it delivers handy protection for a package that’s ultimately a sweet balance of style, function, and a sprinkling of added flair. The padded area within the ear cups is large, meaning most ears will fit comfortably within the cans without touching the sides or padding surrounds.Īs for what’s in the box, we love a carry case, and Huawei included a neat magnetic window inside the FreeBuds Studio case for the included charging cable. That said, no headbanging either, so keep your death metal moves in check or expect some major slippage. The headbands are on the loose side, and that actually adds to the FreeBuds Studio delivering an extremely comfortable experience – no danger of pressure headaches with these headphones here. The padding on the headband and cups feels pillowy to the touch, with plenty of give where needed. ![]() The ear cups themselves are minimal and clean, with simple lines and ergonomically positioned buttons and touch controls. The FreeBuds Studio can be picked up in black and gold, each sporting a metallic sheen on the hinge and ear cups for some understated flair. The headband and hinge feel premium and don’t give the impression that anything might snap in two – reassuring, albeit expected at the price. The FreeBuds Studio look spot on, are reassuring to hold, and lightweight at the same time. ![]() While they cost £299 / AU$499 (about $400) at launch, they’re regularly discounted to around £220 / AU$350, putting them below the wireless headphones competition and making up for any shortcomings when it comes to app support and bass. ![]() This really isn’t a big deal if you’re a bit geeky, or don’t think you’ll value the additional customization the app offers, but it’s just a bugbear we’re seeing across Huawei’s audio line.Īs a value for money proposition, you can’t really do better than the FreeBuds Studios. To get the full FreeBuds Studio experience, you need to download the companion app through Huawei’s AppGallery, which, if you don’t have a Huawei phone means another app ecosystem on your Android device. The fly in the ointment of the Huawei experience in general is the app compatibility, with the AI Life app not supported for iPhone users, and the version available through Google Play being out of date. The controls are intuitive, combining buttons and touch, and the Studio’s can also pair with two devices at the same time. ![]()
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