Top 5 Wireless Earbuds We’ve Tested

Are your current in-ear headphones falling apart? Here are some of the top wireless earbuds we’ve tested in 2021 so far across a range of prices.

1. Huawei FreeBuds Pro

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro offers everything you could want in a premium wireless earphone, including excellent noise cancellation, exceptional sound quality, and good battery life.

A major drawback is that there is no integration with virtual assistants such as Google, Alexa or Huawei’s own Celia. This means that there is no way to receive notifications or control other devices using your voice. Another disappointing one is that some features such as auto-pairing are available only on Huawei devices and the AI Life app is not available on iOS.

The FreeBud Pro retails for AED 499 and is available in Ceramic White, Silver Frost and Carbon Black colors.

2. Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro

Anker delivers a good overall impression with the Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro. When it comes to sound quality, the Liberty Air 2 Pro is a great option considering its price.

With regards to noise cancellation, it performs very well and it has been very efficient in isolating external noise. Apart from all the different software features, the custom equalizer, Hear ID and the integration with Siri is a big plus.

On the downside, the touch system and the ergonomics of the headset could have been a little better.

With a price of AED 499, Liberty Air 2 Pro is an easy recommendation for those looking for a true wireless earphone with great sound quality, real noise cancellation and a good battery life for a reasonable price.

3. Huawei FreeBuds 4

The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 is equipped with a 14.3mm dynamic driver, producing greater and more impressive bass sounds. In terms of bass performance, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 adopts a newly upgraded bass enhancement engine, bass tube and motherboard to form an independently sealed sound cavity.

To enhance noise cancellation effectively across different wearing scenarios, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 are the first open-fit earbuds in the industry to uses Adaptive Ear Matching (AEM) noise cancellation technology. The FreeBuds 4 also feature an air-like wearing comfort, dual-device connectivity and smart & personalized controls

A major drawback is that there is no integration with virtual assistants such as Google, Alexa or Huawei’s own Celia. This means that there is no way to receive notifications or control other devices using your voice.

Another disappointing one is that some features such as auto-pairing are available only on Huawei devices and the AI Life app is not available on iOS.

The FreeBud 4 will be launched soon in the UAE. Check back shortly for our full review.

4. LG TONE Free FN7

The LG TONE Free FN7 offers good quality audio tuned by Meridian with decent active noise cancellation and comes in compact and incredibly lightweight case that makes it perfect to carry around with you.

On the downside, the touch controls, battery life and the volume could have been a little better.

With regards to noise cancellation, it performs well and it has been efficient in isolating external noise. Apart from all the different software features, the integration with Google Assistant and Siri is a big plus.

LGs TONE Free FN7 earbuds will be available in Stylish Black and Modern White at Sharaf DG stores across the UAE from early April, retailing at 799 AED.

5. Huawei FreeBuds 4i 

The Huawei FreeBuds 4i offers an attractive package at a wallet-friendly price including active noise cancellation, good sound quality and battery life.

A major drawback is that there is no integration with virtual assistants such as Google, Alexa or Huawei’s own Celia. This means that there is no way to receive notifications or control other devices using your voice.

Another disappointing one is that some features such as auto-pairing are available only on Huawei devices and the AI Life app is not available on iOS.

The FreeBud 4i retails for AED 299 and is available in Ceramic White, Carbon Black and Red.