The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 are a serious alternative to AirPods Pro, Pixel Buds and Galaxy Buds. The sound, ANC and operation in particular are top-notch and don't have to hide behind more expensive in-ears. Unfortunately, the battery upgrade is rather meagre compared to its predecessor and the transparency mode is also not without its flaws. So you need to set your priorities clearly here.

Externally, the Huawei Freebuds Pro 4 hardly differ from their predecessors and they have not moved far away in terms of sound either. They play clearly defined bass, lose substance in the upper bass and again place a strong emphasis on the presence range around 2 kHz. Clear, not overly emphasised trebles round off a fairly harmonious sound...

With the FreeBuds Pro 4, Huawei has achieved a technically impressive further development of its premium in-ears, which impress with many functions and a great sound. The new L2HC 4.0 codec with its bandwidth of 2.3 MBit/s is very playable and delivers an amazing sound experience, which we would not have expected given the small drivers of the in-ears...

After the previous model narrowly missed out on our list of the best, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4 have made their way to the top of the list of the best in-ear headphones with a noticeably improved and outstanding overall package. Because almost everything is just right here. The wearing comfort is outstanding and the sound quality is among the best you can currently buy...

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 performed very well when tested. The in-ears offer almost optimal features, a space-saving charging case and excellent sound with powerful bass and clear voice reproduction. The battery life is really good, especially with the case. The FreeBuds sit well and firmly in the ear, also thanks to the silicone or foam adapters supplied...