The HUAWEI FreeClip 2 are open-ear wireless earbuds that never go inside your ear canal. Instead, a C-shaped bridge clips onto the edge of the ear, so street, office and household sounds stay audible while you listen. This is the second generation of FreeClip, and according to HUAWEI it is lighter (5.1 g per earbud instead of 5.6 g), better protected (IP57 instead of IP54) and longer-lasting (up to 9 hours instead of 8). This version is Black, the colour that stands out least on the ear and is easiest to match with glasses and dark clothing.
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C-bridge design and comfort
The bridge on the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 is made of skin-friendly liquid silicone over a shape-memory alloy that springs back after bending. One end holds the acoustic unit in front of the ear opening; the other end, the Comfort Bean, sits behind the ear and holds the earbud in place. HUAWEI says the bridge is 25% softer and the Comfort Bean 11% smaller than on the first generation, based on its lab data. Because nothing seals the ear, you avoid the pressure and blocked feeling that in-ear buds can cause over long sessions, and the ear stays open to the air the whole time.
Sound and calls
Each earbud uses a 10.8 mm dual-diaphragm driver with a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range, backed by an AI NPU. HUAWEI aims sound at the ear with a reverse sound wave system that reduces how much people nearby hear, but still advises lowering the volume in quiet places. For calls, three microphones with DNN noise reduction cut background noise in busy spaces, helped by a bone-conduction voice sensor. An adaptive volume feature can raise the level on the metro or in a restaurant; it is experimental, off by default and switched on in the HUAWEI Audio Connect app.
Touch and head-gesture control
You control the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 by touch: double-tap to play or pause and to answer or end a call, triple-tap to skip to the next track, and swipe up or down to change the volume. All of these can be remapped in the app. The headline extra is head-gesture control: nod to answer a call and shake your head to decline it. It works with regular phone calls and is off by default. It is handy when your hands are busy driving, cooking or training and reaching for the earbud is awkward.
Battery and charging
HUAWEI rates the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 at up to 9 hours of music per charge and up to 38 hours with the case, measured at 50% volume over AAC. For calls the figures are up to 6 hours, or 25 hours with the case. A 10-minute charge gives about 3 hours of listening. The case recharges over USB-C in about 50 minutes, or wirelessly at up to 3 W in about 150 minutes. Each earbud has a 60 mAh battery and the case 537 mAh. No USB-C cable comes in the box, so use one you already own.
Connection and compatibility
The HUAWEI FreeClip 2 use Bluetooth 6.0 and can stay connected to two devices at once, whether iOS, Android or Windows, switching audio between them automatically. With HUAWEI phones and tablets on EMUI 10 or later, a quick-pairing pop-up appears as soon as you open the case. Other phones use the HUAWEI Audio Connect app, which needs iOS 13 or Android 8 or later and is where you set the EQ, gestures and experimental features. The Black finish hides dust and fingerprints and looks discreet on the ear compared with lighter colours.
Who This Is Not For
The HUAWEI FreeClip 2 are not for anyone who wants to block out a plane cabin or a noisy office: being open-ear, they have no active noise cancelling. Deep bass is weaker than on sealed in-ear earbuds. The IP57 rating covers the earbuds only; the case is IP54, and HUAWEI does not recommend swimming or showering with them. HUAWEI does not list LDAC or Hi-Res audio support, and no charging cable is included in the box.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Earbuds range, or see the official HUAWEI FreeClip 2 specifications page (HUAWEI UAE).
HUAWEI FreeClip 2 Specifications
- Model: HUAWEI FreeClip 2
- Colour: Black
- Type: Open-ear wireless earbuds with C-bridge clip design
- Driver: 10.8 mm dual-diaphragm
- Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6.0, dual-device connection
- Music playback: Up to 9 hours; up to 38 hours with the case (50% volume, AAC)
- Calls: Up to 6 hours; up to 25 hours with the case
- Charging: USB-C (5V 1.5A): case in about 50 minutes; wireless up to 3 W in about 150 minutes; 10 minutes gives about 3 hours
- Battery capacity: 60 mAh per earbud, 537 mAh case
- Water and dust resistance: Earbuds IP57, case IP54
- Sensors: Infrared, Hall, gyroscope and accelerometer, bone-conduction voice sensor, touch
- Dimensions: Earbud 25.4 × 26.7 × 18.8 mm; case 50 × 49.6 × 25 mm
- Weight: About 5.1 g per earbud; about 37.8 g case
- App: HUAWEI Audio Connect (iOS 13 / Android 8 or later)
- In the box: 2 earbuds, charging case, quick start guide (no USB-C cable)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
HUAWEI FreeClip 2 FAQ
Do the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 have noise cancelling?
No. They are open-ear and have no active noise cancelling, though three microphones reduce background noise on calls.
How long does the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 battery last?
9 hours at most for music per charge, and 38 hours with the case, at 50% volume over AAC according to HUAWEI.
Do they work with an iPhone?
Yes. They work with iOS, Android and Windows; the HUAWEI Audio Connect app needs iOS 13 or later.
Can I swim with the HUAWEI FreeClip 2?
No. The earbuds’ IP57 rating covers sweat and rain, and HUAWEI advises against swimming or showering with them.
Is a charging cable included?
No. HUAWEI states that no USB-C cable is included, but the case supports wireless charging.
Can I decline a call by shaking my head?
Yes. Shake your head to decline and nod to answer, once the feature is switched on.
Do they support LDAC?
No. HUAWEI does not list LDAC among the specifications.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine HUAWEI FreeClip 2, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, free on orders from AED 300; any current delivery fee for your order is shown at checkout.
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