Huawei FreeBuds 6 has been launched in China. The TWS earphones come in a water-drop shape with a semi-open ear design. They are claimed to be smaller and lighter than preceding models. They are equipped with dual drivers including 11mm dynamic drivers and micro-flat tweeters. Together with the case, they are claimed to offer a playback time of up to 36 hours. The FreeBuds 6 come with support for several AI-backed features as well.
The earphones feature a water-drop shape and semi-open design, developed using data from millions of human ears. The ear stem is 12% smaller, and each earphone weighs 9% less at 4.9 grams, while the charging case is 40.3 grams.
Huawei FreeBuds 6: Design and Features
The Huawei FreeBuds 6 earphones feature a water-drop shape and a semi-open ear design built based on data from many ear shapes. The ear stems are 12 percent smaller and they weigh nine percent lighter than the earlier iteration of the Huawei Freebuds, according to the company. Each earphone measures 30.6×18.5x24mm in size and weighs about 4.9g.
These headsets feature dual drivers including 11mm dynamic drivers and micro-flat tweeters. They are claimed to be the industry’s first semi-open dual-unit TWS earphones. The company says that it teamed up with the Central Conservatory of Music‘s chief tuning team to create the classical and balanced preset EQ modes.
These earphones support 2.3 Mbps lossless audio transmission at 48 kHz / 24-bit, with HWA Lossless and Hi-Res Wireless certifications. Ultra-wideband real-time hearing optimization adjusts sound from 50 Hz to 2 kHz based on ear shape, wearing position, and volume.
For calls, a bone conduction microphone and multi-channel noise reduction handle 95 dB of noise and 8m/s wind speeds, keeping voices clear in loud environments like parties or construction sites, while the semi-open light noise reduction minimizes background sounds in offices, cafes, or squares.
The headsets have a battery life reaches 36 hours with the case, and a 5-minute USB-C charge provides 2.5 hours of playback. Smart charging, adapting to user habits, extends battery life by 37%. The Huawei FreeBuds 6 earphones carry a 39.5mAh battery each, while the charging case has a 510mAh cell.
The semi-open TWS earphones from Huawei support ultra-wideband real-time hearing optimisation, which helps adjust the sound between 50Hz to 2kHz frequencies based on volume, ear canal shape, and wearing position. They support up to 95dB noise and up to 8m/s wind noise cancellation. Smart Volume controls help adjust volume based on ambient disturbance and noise level.
The FreeBuds 6 allow users to answer or reject calls with a shake or a nod of their head. They support several AI features as well like AI assistant Celia which can help with the translation of 21 languages. The earbuds support Star Flash precision tracking, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-device connectivity and up to 90ms low latency.
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Huawei FreeBuds 6: Price and Availability
Huawei FreeBuds 6 in China is priced at CNY 999. The TWS earphones are offered in Aurora Purple, Sky White, and Starry Sky Black colour options. They are currently available for pre-order in the country via the Huawei official e-store and will go on sale starting March 28.
