Accessories

Huawei expands personal audio line: Freebuds Pro, Freelace Pro, Freebuds Studio

There’s something for every preference and budget

Published

October 29, 2020

Rodneil Quiteles

Intelligent Sound. That’s what Huawei is promising with its new set of personal audio devices: Freebuds Pro, Freelace Pro, Freebuds Pro.

Freebuds Pro

The Huawei Freebuds Pro’s noise cancellation has gone up to 40db. Previous models were at 30db (Freebuds 3) and 15db (Freebuds 3i).

Like the Freebuds 3, it’s equipped with the Kirin A1 chip to aid in noise cancellation, but there are other factors in play as well. The chip is complemented by the in-ear fit — a feature it shares with the Freebuds 3i but not the Freebuds 3.

Adding to these are the dual microphones located both inside and outside the earbuds. This is a key design decision that helps in detecting the surrounding you’re in. It enables the Freebuds 3 Pro to automatically choose the appropriate noise cancellation mode of which it has three: Ultra Mode, Cozy Mode, and General Mode.

Freelace Pro

The Huawei FreeLace Pro is a combination of everything you want about neckband earphones with pro-level noise cancellation.

It’s still pretty much the FreeLace that you used to know in terms of overall look and design. Its lightweight body is made with nickel-titanium alloy — the kind that you can twist and bend but will still return to its original form. That alloy is wrapped with a skin-friendly silicone so it’s comfortable to where.

But the defining feature that will justify the “pro” tag is noise cancellation. Like the Freebuds 3 Pro, this can cancel noise of up to 40db. This is because the two employ pretty much the same tech.

There’s no mention of the Kirin A1 chip. However, the FreeLace Pro does also have two microphones inside and out for noise cancellation and surroundings detection.

Assisting those microphones is a 14mm Dynamic Driver Unit. It detects and responds to deeper sound and cancels noise at lower frequencies. The driver also contributes to the overall better sound quality.

Freebuds Studio

The Huawei FreeBuds Studio, it marks the entry of the company in the over-the-ear Bluetooth headphone market. The FreeBuds Studio are designed to be premium and go up against offerings from Sony, Bose, and Sennheiser.

The headphones offer a 40mm driver with 4-layer Polymer diaphragm. The company claims that it can reproduce frequencies as high as 48KHz and can go down to 4 Hz. It supports L2HC codec for best possible audio output and features six mics for calls that reduce background noise.

It also comes with eight mics that team up and provide dynamic noise cancellation. Huawei claims the headphones can reduce noise by 40dB and the headphones can automatically choose between three modes based on the surrounding environment. These modes are called Ultra Mode, Cozy Mode and General Mode.

Price and availability

Audio	Colors	Price	Availability
Freebuds Pro	Silver Frost Ceramic White Carbon Black	SG$ 238 (Purchase at SG$ 228 during pre-order from 1 – 11 Nov)	Pre-order (1 – 10 Nov): Huawei Concept Stores Best Denki Challenger & Hachi.tech Courts Harvey Norman Lazada Shopee
Freelace Pro	Spruce Green Graphite Black	SG$ 148	Available from 11 Nov: Huawei Concept Stores Best Denki Challenger & Hachi.tech Courts Harvey Norman Lazada Shopee
Freebuds Studio	Black	SG$ 398	Available from 11 Nov: Huawei Concept Stores Best Denki Challenger & Hachi.tech Courts Harvey Norman Lazada Shopee

Accessories

Marshall Major V: Reasons Why I Love It

After a month of using

Published

April 17, 2024

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

I’ve got a new favorite pair of headphones.

They look good, sound good, last long, are compact and portable.

Most of all? They are from a brand that I truly love.

But I’m getting ahead of myself.

Here’s are V Major reasons why I love the new Marshall Major V!

Accessories

Logitech unveils G Pro X 60 gaming keyboard: Price, details

With Keycontrol technology

Published

April 12, 2024

Levi Verora Jr

Logitech has unveiled its newest heavy-duty gaming keyboard: The Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed gaming keyboard. The latest G Pro series addition is engineered in collaboration with top esports athletes, and promises exceptional performance and precision specifically for gaming.

The gaming keyboard is available in White, Black, and Magenta and retails for PhP 10,955. Customers may also choose between two GX Optical Switches configurations: tactile and linear. These upgraded switches boast faster and more precise actuation, as well as increased durability. The G Pro X 60 has a distinct design, with the keys quite elevated from the keyboard base.

As the model name suggests, the new offering is also the first Logitech product to boast of a 60% keyboard form factor. This portable keyboard allows users to have more space for dynamic mouse movements compared to full-sized keyboards.

The innovative Keycontrol feature, meanwhile, lets users assign up to 15 various shortcuts and combinations per key. Gamers will benefit from being able to tailor the keys specifically to their needs by customizing the keyboard keys with commonly used commands and audio and lighting effects.

The gaming keyboard also comes with Lightsync RGB. Users may choose from about 16.8 million colors and customize each key’s individual color. Connectivity-wise, users may use the keyboard via Bluetooth, USB, and 2:1 pairing with a PRO gaming mouse.

For more information about the Logitech G Pro X 60, visit the Logitech official website here.

Accessories

UGREEN launches portable mini power banks

Perfect for traveling

Published

April 9, 2024

GadgetMatch

London-based electronics accessories company UGREEN has released two new mini power banks that are perfect for frequent travelers.

These two new portable UGREEN power banks come in the 5,000mAh and 10,000mAh configurations. They support both wired and wireless charging.

At just 4.2 inches long, 2.7 inches wide, and half an inch thick, both are small enough to fit the back of smartphones, making them a convenient portable solution.

The 5,000mAh variant is priced at US$ 31.99 / £29.99 while the 10,000mAh counterpart retails for US$ 49.99 / £59.99 Both are available from Amazon and Amazon UK.

Fast-charging on the go

Both power banks feature a non-slip silicone surface, which is ideal for those who need to hold them along with their smartphones.

The 5,000mAh power bank supports 7.5W magnetic and 15W wired charging. On the other hand, the 10,000mAh variant has a higher wired power output at 20W.

The latter can charge an iPhone 15 up to 1.9 times, an iPhone 14 Pro Max up to 1.7 times, and a Galaxy S24 Ultra 1.1 times. The 10,000mAh power bank also has an LED indicator.

For peace of mind, the power banks come with various security and safety features, including Overcurrent Protection, Overheating Protection, Short-circuit Protection and Overvoltage Protection.