The FreeBuds Pro 4 Black is HUAWEI’s flagship noise-cancelling earbud in its darkest finish, the one HUAWEI calls Classic Look. Inside is a dual-driver setup, an 11 mm quad-magnet dynamic driver for bass paired with a planar diaphragm tweeter for treble, plus intelligent dynamic ANC and a bone-conduction call microphone. This page focuses on what the black version is best at: commuting, flying and taking calls in noisy places.
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FreeBuds Pro 4 Black: How the Finish Looks
Black earbuds sit in a black charging case, and the only contrast comes from HUAWEI’s Silver String Design: fine laser-engraved lines along the stem, a nod to the strings of a musical instrument. On the FreeBuds Pro 4 Black those lines read as a thin silver accent, so the earbuds look understated in a meeting and still look finished with gym clothes an hour later.
Black is also the practical finish. Pocket lint, small scuffs on the case and the grey film that builds up on ear tips are much harder to see on the FreeBuds Pro 4 Black than on the White or Green versions, so the set keeps looking new with less cleaning. For a gift when you are unsure of the other person’s taste, black is the safe choice.
Noise Cancelling on the Metro and on Flights
HUAWEI’s intelligent dynamic ANC adjusts cancellation to the noise around you, and much of the improvement over the FreeBuds Pro 3 comes from the ear tips. The box includes three pairs of three-layer shape-memory foam tips (L, M, S) that expand to fill the ear canal instead of pressing against it. HUAWEI rates them at up to 30% more ambient noise cancelled than the FreeBuds Pro 3, based on its own lab tests.
After changing tips, run the tip fit test and the FreeBuds Pro 4 Black load the noise-cancelling parameters for the tip type you are wearing. The earbuds also detect the tip type on their own once they sit in the case; HUAWEI puts that detection at up to 99% accuracy within 24 hours. Constant low-frequency noise, the hum of a Dubai Metro carriage or the engine drone on a long flight, is exactly what ANC handles best.
Plan around battery on long trips. With ANC on and the AAC codec, HUAWEI quotes about 5 hours per charge and 23 hours including the case; with ANC off the figures rise to 7 and 33 hours.
Calls from Noisy Places
The FreeBuds Pro 4 Black pick up your voice with a reverse bone conduction microphone working alongside three other microphones, and an AI call-noise-cancellation algorithm separates speech from the background. HUAWEI’s lab figures say calls stay clear in wind of up to 10 m/s and in noise of up to 100 dB, the level of a concert or a crowded platform.
Head motion controls help when your hands are busy: nod to answer an incoming call, or shake your head to decline it. Touch controls cover the rest, with a double tap for calls and playback, a triple tap for previous or next track, a slide on the stem for volume and a press-and-hold to switch noise cancelling.
Who the FreeBuds Pro 4 Black Suits
Daily commuters and frequent flyers who want strong ANC and a finish that does not need careful handling. Professionals who take calls on earbuds and prefer something neutral in the office. And HUAWEI phone owners, who get the most from any colour: L2HC 4.0 lossless streaming, pop-up pairing and switching between more than two HUAWEI devices.
The Rest, in Brief
Sound comes from the dual-driver pair, with a lab frequency range of 14 Hz to 48 kHz measured over L2HC or LDAC. Lossless transmission at up to 2.3 Mbps over L2HC 4.0 works only with specific HUAWEI phones, such as the Mate X6 on EMUI 15 or later; other phones use LDAC or AAC. The earbuds connect to two devices at once across iOS, Android and Windows, and each earbud weighs about 5.8 g.
Who This Is Not For
iPhone owners who want the full feature list. On an iPhone the FreeBuds Pro 4 Black use AAC, so L2HC lossless audio is not available, and pop-up pairing needs a HUAWEI phone or tablet on EMUI 10 or later.
Anyone expecting a charger in the box. HUAWEI includes a USB-C cable only, wireless charging tops out at 5W, and a wireless charge of the empty case takes about 150 minutes.
Swimmers. IP54 covers splashes, sweat and dust on the earbuds only; the charging case has no water resistance.
Buy FreeBuds Pro 4 Black in the UAE
We sell the FreeBuds Pro 4 Black with a 1-year warranty from Totot. Orders reach every emirate within 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300. Defective or non-matching items can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. The same earbuds are also available in White and Green.
Technical Specifications
- Model: HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4
- Colour: Black
- Drivers: Dual driver: 11 mm quad-magnet dynamic driver + planar diaphragm driver
- Frequency range: 14 Hz to 48 kHz (HUAWEI lab test over L2HC/LDAC)
- Codecs: L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with HUAWEI Mate X6 on EMUI 15 or later), LDAC, AAC
- Audio features: Intelligent dynamic ANC, transparency mode, call noise cancellation, triple adaptive EQ
- Microphones: Reverse bone conduction microphone plus three microphones
- Bluetooth: BT 5.2, simultaneous connection to two devices
- Battery capacity: Earbuds 55 mAh each, case 510 mAh (minimum values)
- Music playback (AAC): ANC off: 7 h per charge, 33 h with case; ANC on: 5 h, 23 h with case (HUAWEI lab, Mate X6, 50% volume)
- Music playback (L2HC/LDAC): ANC off: 6.5 h, 31 h with case; ANC on: 4.5 h, 22 h with case
- Talk time: ANC off: 4.5 h, 22 h with case; ANC on: 3.5 h, 18 h with case
- Charging: USB-C (5V 0.5A or above), wireless up to 5W; about 40 min for earbuds in the case, about 1 h for the empty case (wired), about 150 min (wireless)
- Water and dust resistance: IP54, earbuds only; charging case not water-resistant
- Earbud size and weight: 29.1 × 21.8 × 23.7 mm, approx. 5.8 g each
- Case size and weight: 46.9 × 65.9 × 24.5 mm, approx. 47 g
- In the box: Earbuds, charging case, 7 pairs of ear tips (silicone L/M/S/XS, shape-memory foam L/M/S), USB-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications and test conditions come from HUAWEI UAE’s official FreeBuds Pro 4 feature and specification pages. Full details are published on the HUAWEI UAE FreeBuds Pro 4 specifications page.
FAQ
Does the FreeBuds Pro 4 Black show dirt or scratches?
No, far less than the lighter colours. Lint, scuffs and ear-tip residue are harder to see on black than on White or Green; wipe the case with a soft dry cloth.
Is the FreeBuds Pro 4 Black good for flights?
Yes. Fit the shape-memory foam tips and run the tip fit test; HUAWEI rates the foam tips at up to 30% more noise cancellation than the FreeBuds Pro 3. With ANC on, expect about 5 hours per charge over AAC.
Can I use the FreeBuds Pro 4 Black with an iPhone?
Yes, over Bluetooth with the AAC codec. L2HC lossless audio and pop-up pairing need a HUAWEI device.
Does the box include a charger?
No. HUAWEI includes a USB-C cable only; any USB-C adapter rated 5V 0.5A or above works, and wireless chargers charge the case at up to 5W.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 33 hours with the case, with ANC off over AAC, or about 23 hours with ANC on, according to HUAWEI’s lab tests at 50% volume.
Browse more in our Earbuds range. Every order from Totot carries a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, with our 14-day return policy for defective or non-compliant items, and nationwide UAE delivery.
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