Wireless earbuds · Ranked #8 of 31

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5

86
Highly rated
Average of 4 professional reviews
4 of 4 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 79–95
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 86.0 · 3 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 88

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5Image: Huawei

4 professional reviewers tested the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and noise cancelling. Most common complaint: controls and app.

Reviewed by TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Digital Trends and 1 more

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 95
    TechRadarThe outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2026

    Premium sound, looks and build at a good price, rivaling AirPods Pro for everyday use.

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  2. 90
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2026

    Comfortable, confident-sounding earbuds with near top-tier noise cancelling and polished extras.

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  3. 80
    Digital TrendsHands-on review · 2026

    Premium-feeling earbuds with surprisingly good sound, strong noise cancelling and durable build at a bargain price.

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  4. 79est.
    ShortCircuitNo printed score · Video review

    The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 are a solid, comfortable pair of earbuds with decent sound quality and effective noise cancellation.

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What critics praise most

Sound quality4 of 4
Noise cancelling4 of 4
Comfort2 of 4

What critics dislike most

Controls and app2 of 4

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Common questions

Is the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it.

Do critics agree about the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5?

Broad agreement: scores range from 79 (ShortCircuit) to 95 (TechRadar), a spread of 16 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5?

Controls and app (2 of 4 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5?

The Sony WF-C710N (critic score 94), top pick, narrowly.