Huawei announced a new version of its wireless earbuds today at IFA 2019. The Freebuds 3 not only has a new design but also comes with a brand new chipset called the Kirin A1.
Kirin A1
Huawei is following in the steps of Apple whose first-gen and second-gen AirPods use the W1 and H1 proprietary chips respectively.
The HUAWEI Kirin A1 chip is here! It comes armed with:
✅ Advanced Bluetooth
✅ Powerful audio
✅ An ultra-low power application processor
✅ An independent power management unit#RethinkEvolution #HuaweiIFA2019 #IFA19 pic.twitter.com/HTSX0Dc7o6— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) September 6, 2019
The Kirin A1 is an ultra-low-power processor that brings advanced Bluetooth and powerful audio. It is the world’s first Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth 5.1 LE wearable chipset.
Freebuds 3
The Freebuds 3 true wireless stereo headset features a new design Huawei calls Dolphin Bionic inspired by a dolphin’s vocal cavity. The case is also different, circular like a perfectly round pebble with a glossy finish.
With the new Kirin A1 chip, Huawei promises low latency and low power consumption as the earbuds use what is called an isochronous dual channel Bluetooth connection. Each earbud is paired to the phone on a separate channel rather than one earbud being the master while the other is the slave in some earbuds.
Huawei is obsessed with titles and it claims the Freebuds 3 is the world’s first earbuds with open-fit active noise cancellation with up to 15-decibel ambient noise reduction. The bone sensor makes a comeback and will work with the Mic Duct for noise cancellation and a crystal clear conversation when making calls.
It also has a latency of 190ms which makes it perfect for gaming, and the noise cancellation is adjustable using the companion app.
HUAWEI Freebuds 3 deliver the world’s first open-fit active noise cancellation.
✅ Tuneable for different types of Ear Canal
✅ Up to 15dB Ambient Noise Reduction#HUAWEIFreebuds #HuaweiIFA2019 #IFA19 pic.twitter.com/yistsBb0Qt— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) September 6, 2019
The Freebuds 3 boasts a 4-hour battery life which can be extended to 20 hours with the charging case. The case is said to support both fast wired and wireless charging speeds.
Huawei didn’t announce a price but says it will be available next month in Europe and cost less than the $199 Airpods. It will come in black and white color variants.
