Published on October 23rd, 2020 | by Andrew Bistak
Huawei introduces FreeBuds Studio featuring smart dynamic noise cancellation and Hi-Fi sound quality
Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) today announced the company’s first over-ear wireless headphones, HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio.
The new headphones offer a Hi-Fi-level listening experience and up to 48kHz1 wide frequency high-resolution sound quality to truly restore the rich details of high-resolution music. The industry-leading intelligent dynamic active noise cancellation (ANC) provides three noise cancellation modes that can be switched according to varying environmental noise. With the dual connection, users can say goodbye to the complicated pairing process and enjoy the seamless connection provided by HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio.
Inspired by geometrics and simplicity, HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio offers a stylish look and comfortable fit. It is not only a headphone, but also a smart assistant that allows consumers to experience a better digital audio world.
Rethink aesthetics with geometric shapes
HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio combines art with technology to deliver a beautifully designed and comfortable pair of headphones suitable for many different styles. Instead of using complicated shapes, the ear cups are designed with simple lines and circles, finished with a metallic matte texture for a premium look. A stainless steel cylindrical arm connects the headband and ear cups to provide a unique design.
# Data comes from Huawei Laboratories.
Further improving the wearing experience, HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio provides larger ear cups that measure 65mm*42mm to create a spacious fit for more ear sizes. The protein leather ear pad not only feels soft and comfortable, but also enables great sound insulation effects. Its headband uses a streamlined design and can extend to 150 degrees to fit different head shapes and sizes.
Rethink the listening experience with high resolution sound quality
Thanks to professional acoustic components, HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro supports an ultra-wide frequency response of 4Hz – 48kHz, fine-tuned by audio experts to deliver great sounding music with rich details.
HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio features a customised diaphragm driver. A four-layer 40mm polymer diaphragm enables a wider frequency response range and higher sensitivity, while Huawei’s self-developed L2HC wireless audio codec technologies2 achieve an audio transmission rate of up to 960kbps3. This allows HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio to truly reproduce the original high-quality sounds of audio files in glorious detail.
Intelligent dynamic noise cancellation for a whole new ANC experience
HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio features the innovative “TAT” double-layer sound insulation structure and intelligent dynamic ANC that achieve noise cancellation effect of up to 40dB.4 With the built-in IMU environment sensor and microphone system, the headphones can accurately detect the user’s sound environment and offer three ANC modes that can adapt to the environment for better noise cancellation effects.
In addition, HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio supports awareness mode and voice mode5, allowing users to stay aware of their surroundings or have a clear conversations without removing their headphones. Moreover, the all-new six-mic call noise reduction system can pick up voice more directionally, effectively focusing on voices and cutting out background noise.
Seamless all-scenario connections to revamp the audio connection experience
Users are beginning to expect dual-device connections in the smart life era. HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio features four-channel, dual-mode and dual connection, which allows users to simultaneously connect with two devices without needing to disconnect and re-connect. It not only supports dual connection with Huawei all-scenario devices, but also with Android, iOS and Windows-based devices to enable seamless connection between devices.
HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio is the industry’s first dual antenna over-ear wireless headphone that offers 360° omnidirectional Bluetooth signal coverage for a more stable connection. Even in places with strong signal interference such as airports, the dual antenna design can
- L2HC requires HUAWEI Mate 40 Series or HUAWEI P40 Series running EMUI 11 or above (excluding lite series).
- Data comes from Huawei Laboratories.
- Data comes from Huawei Laboratories.
- Users can download HUAWEI AI Life app to turn on voice mode in transparent mode. Huawei smartphone users can download HUAWEI AI Life app in the AppGallery, and other Android users can refer to the “Quick Guide” in the box to scan the QR code to download. Currently, this feature does not support iOS and Windows devices.
intelligently identify and automatically switch to another antenna with a stronger signal, bringing better connection and stability for smooth phone calls.
When the HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio is fully charged, it can play music with ANC for up to 20 hours, or 24 hours if the ANC is turned off. With just a 10-minute quick charge, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio can offer five hours of music playback with ANC on, or eight hours if the ANC is turned off. 6
The new HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio meets users’ increasingly demanding audio needs. Its Hi-Fi level of wireless audio quality performance, ground-breaking noise cancellation experience and interactive features enhance both work and entertainment, providing all-day wearing comfort.
Local pricing and availability
The new HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio will RRP at $499 in Australia and will be available for pre-order from 2 November 2020 and available in-store/online from 9 November 2020 at Huawei Authorised Experience Stores (Chatswood and World Square, both located in Sydney), Mobileciti and Amazon. Customers who pre-order by 9 November will receive a free Huawei Band 4.+arks of others.