On paper, the Huawei FreeBuds 3i are AirPods Pro for those who don’t want to pay Apple prices. In reality, they’re Semi-Pro: sound quality isn’t the best, battery capacity is average, there’s no transparency mode and the silicone tips don’t always sit tight. Does that make them bad wireless earbuds? Far from it. Forget the AirPods resemblance and the FreeBuds 3i instead look like one of the best budget options you can buy with ANC. Yes, you can get better audio quality from cheaper wired earphones – or wireless earbuds without ANC. And, yes, iOS users will be limited by the lack of companion app. But for lightweight wireless in-ears with impressive noise-cancelling abilities, reliable pairing and seamless auto-pause smarts, £90 is a very good deal.
ANC is impressive; Seamless pairing and auto-pause; Light enough to wear all day;
Sound quality isn't superlative; Average battery life; Fit doesn’t always feel secure;