Huawei earplugs in the test

FreeBuds 6i: A lot new, but not everything better

Not every new feature of the FreeBuds 6i is an advantage for the consumer.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/Huawei)

With the FreeBuds 6i, Huawei has launched the latest generation of its true wireless in-ears with active noise suppression at a comparatively low price. Krone+ reveals what the "bargain earbuds" do better than their predecessors - and what they don't, unfortunately.

Like their predecessors, the FreeBuds 6i come in a charging case that is only a few centimetres in size and therefore easy to stow in a trouser pocket, with a shape reminiscent of a hand-flattering pebble. However, Huawei has moved away from the small splashes of color that still characterized the FreeBuds 5i and has once again opted for a uniform chassis, which is available in a high-gloss white and a pale purple in addition to the matte black version we tested.