Description
Huawei Free Buds 4i – Black
12 Month Warranty (Warranty Policy)
HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds – Plus Cover and Music Voucher
HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i earbuds are true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds consisting of left and right earbuds and a charging case and feature an in-ear design for increased comfort when being worn. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i earbuds can be connected with other devices such as phones, tablets, and PCs over Bluetooth to make voice calls and play music. Featuring a 10 mm-diameter dynamic driver unit, two microphones for environmental noise cancellation during calls, feedforward active noise cancellation (ANC), and Awareness mode, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i earbuds achieve crystal clear audio delivery. With a low power solution and 55 mAh battery, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i earbuds have a long battery life and a fast charging speed via the charging case.
Hardware Specifications
External model
Earbuds model: T0001
Charging case model: T0001C
Hardware platform for earbuds
BES2500Z
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth 5.2, backward compatible
Bluetooth protocol
A2DP 1.3, Hands-free protocol (HFP) 1.7, AVRCP 1.6, RFCOMM 1.2, SPP 1.2, AVCTP 1.4, and AVDTP 1.3
Bluetooth name
HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i
Hardware platform for charging case
Third-party MCU
Charging the case
Charged via a USB Type-C port and a cable
Charging the earbuds
Charged via the charging case
Charging time
Full charge for the earbuds: around 1 hour
Full charge for the charging case (without the earbuds inside): around 1.5 hours
Data comes from Huawei lab tests.
Battery capacity and type
Earbuds capacity: 55 mAh (minimum value)
Charging case capacity: 215 mAh (minimum value)
Battery type: Lithium-ion polymer battery
Music playback/Voice call duration
Music playback duration: 10 hours (with noise cancelling disabled)/7.5 hours (with noise cancelling enabled)
Voice call duration: 6.5 hours (with noise cancelling disabled)/5.5hours (with noise cancelling enabled).
Huawei conducted tests with a prototype of the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i earbuds and the accompanying software using the HUAWEI P40 phone.
Music playback test: The earbuds were connected to the phone over Bluetooth for music playback in the AAC format with the volume set to 50%. The battery was completely discharged until the music stopped playing from one of the earbuds.
Voice call test: The earbuds were connected to the phone over Bluetooth with the volume set to 50%. A voice call was then conducted until the voice could not be heard from one of the earbuds.
The battery life will vary depending on the device settings, usage, and other factors.
Standby time
Standby time with the earbuds fully charged, connected with a device, and outside the charging case: 2 days.
Button
A button is on the charging case.
1. Power on the case: When using the charging case for the first time, press and hold the button for 2 seconds.
2. Enter Pairing mode: Open the charging case and leave the earbuds inside, then press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds.
3. Restore the earbuds to their factory settings: Open the charging case and leave the earbuds inside, then press and hold the button for more than 10 seconds. This will clear all pairing data.
4. Reset the charging case: Press and hold the button for more than 16 seconds.
Indicator
The indicator outside the case provides information about the charging case by turning red, yellow, green, or white.
1. Battery level of the earbuds
2. Pairing status
3. Factory reset status
4. Charging status of the charging case
5. Battery level of the charging case
Input power of the charging case
5 V/1 A
Number of full charge times
When the charging case is fully charged, it can provide at least 1 full charge for both earbuds or at least 2 charges for a single earbud.
Effective bandwidth frequency for music playback
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
A2DP decoding format
AAC and SBC
Speaker
Each earbud has a 10 mm-diameter dynamic driver unit
Microphone
Each earbud has two MEMS microphones that support uplink environmental noise cancellation for calls and feedforward active noise cancellation.
Color (earbuds and charging case)
Ceramic White
Weight
Single earbud: about 5.5 g
Charging case: about 36.5 g
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Earbud: 37.5 mm x 23.9 mm x 21 mm
(including ear tips in size M that are installed on the earbuds by default)
Charging case: 48.0 mm x 61.8 mm x 27.5 mm
Temperature
Operating temperature: 0°C to 35°C
Charging temperature: 0°C to 45°C
Storage temperature: –20°C to +45°C
Certification
The product has obtained SRRC, CE, and Bluetooth certifications.
Environmental protection requirements
The product complies with RoHS, REACH, and WEEE environmental protection requirements.
Features
Immersive stereo sound and switching between primary/secondary earbuds
After connecting to a Bluetooth device, the earbuds will play stereo sound through both channels when making voice calls or playing music. They intelligently designate one earbud as primary and the other as secondary based on their condition and battery level.
Feedforward noise cancellation for crystal clear audio
A feedforward microphone is used to pick up background noise, and a reverse sound wave is generated in real time to eliminate the noise, bringing comfortable noise cancelling.
Maximum noise cancelling depth in the core frequency band: 22 dB
Be aware of clear and natural ambient sound
You can switch to Awareness mode by touching and holding either earbud, which enables you to be aware of the surrounding sound without taking off your earbuds.
Dual-microphone environmental noise cancellation during calls
Each earbud has two Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) silicon microphones that support environmental noise cancellation during calls, effectively reducing ambient noise for high-quality voice calls.
Fast charging and long battery life
With a large-capacity battery in a compact body, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i earbuds feature a long battery life with a low-power solution.
With noise cancelling disabled and the volume set to 50%, a full charge of the earbuds allows for 10 hours of music playback (in AAC format), or 6.5 hours of voice calls.
A full charge of the earbuds and charging case allows for 22 hours of music playback, or 14 hours of voice calls.
The earbuds support fast charging, and a 10-minute charge allows for 4 hours of music playback.
(Conditions: The charging case has sufficient battery, the earbuds are fast-charged at room temperature, and the earbuds are used to play music in AAC format with a 50% volume level.)
Proximity pairing prompt upon opening the case
On phones running EMUI 10.0/Magic UI 3.0 or later, a proximity pairing prompt will be displayed each time you open the charging case for a rapid pairing or connection. The battery level of the earbuds and charging case will be displayed on the prompts.
In-ear design and surging bass
The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i earbuds feature a 10 mm-diameter dynamic driver and an in-ear design for maximum comfort and stability.
Smart wear detection and audio broadcasts
The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i earbuds offer smart wear detection to achieve the following functions:
1. Play or pause music (requires EMUI 10.0/Magic UI 3.0 or later)
2. Switch the audio output device (requires EMUI 10.1/Magic UI 3.1 or later)
3. Broadcast audio prompts (requires EMUI 10.0/Magic UI 3.0 or later)
Easy touch controls
Both earbuds use built-in capacitive sensors to achieve the double-tap and touch-and-hold shortcuts. You can change the shortcut settings in the AI Life app on a phone running EMUI 11.0/Magic UI 4.0 or later.
Double-tap either earbud to perform the following:
Default settings:
1. Play/Pause music.
2. Answer/End a call.
Touch and hold either earbud to perform the following:
Choose a noise control mode: Noise cancelling, Awareness, or Off.
Optional settings:
Double-tap either earbud to perform the following:
1. Play/Pause music.
2. Skip to the next song.
3. Return to the previous song.
4. Wake up the voice assistant.
5. None
Touch and hold either earbud to perform the following:
Choose a noise control mode.
Low latency and audio-video synchronization
To reduce the latency of Bluetooth transmission and synchronize audio and video during gaming, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i earbuds automatically enter low-latency mode when you are playing games on a phone running EMUI 11.0 or later.
Convenient settings and updates in the AI Life app
The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i earbuds work in conjunction with the HUAWEI AI Life app for you to switch between different noise control modes, customize noise cancelling settings, set shortcut operations, and perform OTA updates.
What’s in the box
Earbuds 1 pair (left and right earbuds)
Ear tip 3 pairs (Available in large, medium, and small. The medium size is pre-installed on the earbuds.)
Charging case x1
Quick Start Guide x1
USB-C cable x1
Cover x1
Music Voucher x1
