Industrial-strength noise cancellation ; Simple on-bud buttons ; Comfortable fit

Disappointing sound quality for price ; App has to be side-loaded on Android ; Short battery life

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 have some of the best-in-class noise cancellation, as well as simple touch controls, a slender design and a comfortable fit. It’s just a shame there are so many rough edges that hamper the user experience: the battery life is...

Great sound quality ; Solid ANC ; Reliable controls ; Wireless charging case

Awkward software situation ; Small gains on predecessor ; No quick charging for buds

The FreeBuds Pro 3 are another decent pair of wireless earbuds from Huawei and while there’s a lot to like about them, including a lower price than big-name rivals, not a whole lot has changed from the previous generation.

Effective ANC plus great call quality ; Engaging, dynamic audio ; Hi-res codec support (if you have the right devices)

ANC-on battery life only so-so ; App hurdles to jump through ; Fiddly touch controls

Another energetic and feature-packed pair of true wireless in-ears prove Huawei knows a thing or two about sound, but the FreeBuds Pro 3 fall at the same hurdles as their predecessor.

Great Sound ; Multipoint connection ; Active noise cancelling ; Attractive price ; IP54 dust and water resistance ; Custom EQ settings ; LDAC support

High-gloss design looks cheap ; Touch controls require a lot of force ; Not the tightest fit ; Battery life not great