Honor Earbuds A

Honor Earbuds A - Attributes Summary

Review Summary

Pros

• Design: Resembles Apple AirPods Pro, minimal logos, and comes in glossy white or black.
• Comfort & Fit: Includes three sets of silicone ear tips; light for short periods.
• Battery Life: Fast charging capability (4 hours playtime with 10 minutes charge).
• Sound Quality: Good overall with slightly emphasized bass, effective active noise cancellation (ANC) in low and mid frequencies.
• Connectivity: Supports Bluetooth 5.2 with low latency mode for gaming, easy pairing with Huawei devices.
• App Features: Customization and updates via Huawei AI Life app.

Cons

• Comfort & Fit: Discomfort during longer sessions, potential need for third-party ear tips.
• Controls: Touch controls often misfire, automatic play/pause feature inaccurate.
• App Features: Limited support for non-Huawei devices, no iOS app, collects personal data.
• Microphone: Average quality, struggles in noisy environments.

Alternatives

• Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro: Better app support, customizable EQ.
• Nothing Ear 1: Good comfort, works with both Android and iOS.
• TCL MOVEAUDIO S600: Easier app setup, widely available in North America.

Conclusion

The Honor Earbuds A offer an affordable option with features like effective ANC, fast charging, and lightweight design, making them suitable for casual use and Huawei device integration. However, the potential for fit issues, unreliable touch controls, and limited app functionality for non-Huawei devices might make alternatives like Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro or Nothing Ear 1 more appealing for users seeking greater reliability and wider compatibility.