Taking the buds out of the case, we see they are rather similar to the Huawei Freebuds 4i, although these companies are no longer together, at least in theory. After further investigation we found out they are not just lookalikes, they are exactly the very same, to the millimeter.

We just recently got their Earbuds 2 Lite for review and they came with lots of pledges – Active Noise Cancellation, 32-hour battery life and a low rate.

The Honor Earbuds 2 Lite featured a rectangular case that has a USB-C port on the bottom and a physical key on the side, utilized for linking to new devices. As anticipated, there is no wireless charging available, but Honor is supplying 5V/3A cable television within the retail box.

Honor is now an independent brand that is totally free to launch its own products without the supervision of a moms and dad company like Huawei.

What Honor didnt do as fantastic is the way the earbuds fit within the case. Both business have a magnet in place at the bottom to direct the stem in its slot, however Honors placing feels abnormal with the bud facing the user while the stem is even more away. We wouldve loved to see the earphones sit closer within the case but that wouldve jeopardized the internal style, permitting the massive battery increase.

Introduction

Design

We got the device in Glacier White color, checked all its highlights, and are ready to report what impressed us and what didnt.

Huawei Freebuds 4i vs Honor Earbuds 2 Lite

When one of the buds is taken off and pauses music or video, theres also a sensing unit within the inward-facing microphone that discovers.

It would take heavy training and plenty of muscle memory to be adapted due to the fact that there is no easy way to put the bud from the ear into the case with a single movement of the hand.

At least the Earbuds 2 Lite are exceptionally comfortable in the ear, naturally when combined with the right pair of rubber pointers. They have a touch sensing unit on the outside for gestures and a lot of microphones to ensure calls are uncomplicated on both sides of the conversation.

The earbuds are a basic Bluetooth device, suggesting they could be linked to essentially any other device. However, to get all the extra features, users require to download the Huawei AI Life app.

Because this is a fairly brand-new product we found we required the more current app version discovered on Huaweis AppGallery to make them work. We suppose the app version on Google Play will soon catch up.

Functions

Huawei AI Life app user interface

Theres just one major problem with the Earbuds 2 Lite, also offered as Earbuds 2 SE in China – their schedule. Honor is still establishing its independent sales network and we had a tough time discovering the earbuds for sale online. Ultimately, we found them in Malaysia for MYR299 (or MYR269 for the early birds), which equates to around $70, and that sounds like a fair price for what you get.

The difference the app brings to the Earbuds 2 Lite is control of the gestures – Double-Tap can be customized for any of the buds, while the other available shortcut is Touch & & Hold which defaults to Noise control.

The big question about non-expensive earphones is constantly about sound quality. Honor Earbuds 2 Lite come with 10 mm dynamic coil motorists that bring a well put clear sound that matches the cost classification.

Speaking about steady connection, the Earbuds 2 Lite can link to two different devices and can quickly switch from one to another, depending on which is playing. Theres only one major problem with the Earbuds 2 Lite, likewise sold as Earbuds 2 SE in China – their availability.

We were currently impressed with the Huawei Freebuds 4i, and the Honor Earbuds 2 Lite simply solidified our decision. These earphones are great because they supply a good sound, among the biggest ANC in this cost classification, and the battery life, in addition to the charging capabilities, are first-class.

The noise cancellation does an excellent job and a significant rival to the Earbuds 2 Lite is its twin – the Freebuds 4i. Another strong side of the Earbuds 2 Lite is the battery. We were amazed the Earbuds 2 Lite matched the expectations on a non-Honor smartphone – almost 10 hours.

While the first one is apparent – it triggers the external mics to help users in navigating in other words interactions, the second choice “Off” is the default one. The sound cancellation does a major competitor and a terrific job to the Earbuds 2 Lite is its twin – the Freebuds 4i. We ought to mention that the ANC works if the bud is sitting comfortably in the ear canal – if it moves, it jeopardizes the entire experience.

Constant playback on a single charge is promoted at 10 hours with ANC off and volume at 50%. We do not support listening to music for such a long duration of time, but did it, for the sake of this evaluation. We were pleased the Earbuds 2 Lite matched the expectations on a non-Honor smartphone – nearly 10 hours.

Casual music listeners, podcast enthusiasts, and workaholics on the go would love these buds since of the stable connection and acceptable sound. Speaking about steady connection, the Earbuds 2 Lite can connect to two various gadgets and can quickly change from one to another, depending on which is playing.

Another strong side of the Earbuds 2 Lite is the battery. Honor computes the overall battery life of 32 hours of listening experience.

Turning the ANC on and increasing the volume will result in lower battery life, with whatever maxed out still providing us over 4 hours of audio enjoyable. Recharging is also quick; our recommendation, based on experience and screening several TWS earphones, is to charge the case whenever theres a chance, instead of utilizing all the battery life up until the last drop of power, and then having a hard time to find an outlet.

Conclusion

Even with the battery taking up the majority of the internals of the earbud, theres sufficient hardware to supply sufficient trebles and lows. And since we live in a pandemic, theres constantly a mask in front of the mouth – the Earbuds 2 Lite still pick up everything, and the stem is not too long to be in the method of the masks straps.

Audio quality

Battery

Speaking about sound control, this is where Honor did an excellent task – carrying out the ANC. Users can cycle through “Awareness”, “Off”, and “Noise canceling”, and any of them can be removed from the list through the app.