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Huawei FreeClip 2Recommended1 / 6
Huawei

Huawei FreeClip 2

We tested the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 earbuds in our SoundGuys lab to find out if these are the best open earbuds on the market.

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$199.99
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Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
9 hAbove average
9 h
3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
38 hAbove average
38 h
7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP57
IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IP574%

IP57 appears on 4% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type
Passive
Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Passive appears on 14% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
9 h
Battery Life With Case
38 h
Charging Method
USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes
60 min
Charging Case Capacity
537 mAh
Earbud Capacity
60 mAh
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IP57
Water Resistance
Yes
Material Chassis Primary
Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type
Passive
Anc Modes
Off
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
10.8 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
6
Bluetooth Codec
AAC, SBC
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor
Open-ear
Case Dimensions
50×49.6×25 mm
Color Options
Black, blue, white
Wearing Style
Ear hook
Weight Per Earbud
5.1 g
Weight With Case
42.9 g

Features

Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Touch controls
Eq Customization
Presets only, full parametric EQ
Find My Device
Find My Device (Google)
Mono Mode
Yes

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.5/ 10
Recommended
Chase Bernath
Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed January 2026
Battery life7.3
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity5.0
Design7.0
Portability9.0
Features9.0
The verdict

If you are looking for open earbuds to stay aware of your surroundings while listening to music, the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 are a good option. With a lightweight design, convenient features, and impressive bass output, the FreeClip 2 are among the best open earbuds on the market, though with a hefty price tag to match.

✓What we like
✓Open design
✓Lightweight and comfortable
✓Good battery life
✓Impressive bass response
✕What could be better
✕Expensive
✕Don't block out noise
✕Bluetooth 5.4 instead of Bluetooth 6
✕Sound quality depends on fit
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Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Huawei FreeClip 2SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Huawei FreeClip 2 frequency responseMeasured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.-48-36-24-120+12+24201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data
Huawei FreeClip 2: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
20-43.5
25-35.7
32-30.6
40-24.5
50-19.2
63-14.4
80-10.5
100-7.8
125-7.5
160-7.8
200-8.4
250-8.5
315-7.6
400-6.2
500-4.5
630-2.6
800-1.1
10000.0
12501.2
16003.2
20006.4
250010.5
315011.9
400010.5
500011.8
63009.3
80006.8
100004.2
125001.2
16000-5.1
20000-27.6

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