The Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 are Huawei’s entry-level true wireless earbuds, and this listing is the Ceramic White colour. Their strength is battery life: Huawei rates them at up to 9 hours of music on a full charge and up to 40 hours when you count the top-ups from the charging case, both measured with AAC audio at 50% volume. Each earbud weighs about 3.8 g, the earbuds carry an IP54 splash and dust rating, and they connect over Bluetooth 5.3. There is no active noise cancellation; this is a simple, long-lasting pair for calls, podcasts and music through the day.
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Battery life, with the conditions
Huawei’s figures for the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 are up to 9 hours of music from the earbuds on one charge and up to 40 hours in total with repeated charges from the case. For calls the numbers are lower: up to 5 hours per charge and up to 24 hours with the case. All of these come from Huawei lab tests with AAC audio at 50% volume and default settings, so louder listening or a weak connection will shorten them. When you are in a hurry, Huawei says a 10-minute charge gives about 3 hours of playback. A full charge of the earbuds in the case takes about 60 minutes, and the case itself takes about 110 minutes over USB-C.
Light design and fit
Each earbud weighs 3.8 g (plus or minus 0.2 g) and measures 33.66 × 17.83 × 18.13 mm, so the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 sit lightly in the ear with a short stem that holds the touch area. The box lists no silicone ear tips, so the fit comes from the shape of the earbud itself rather than a sealed tip. That keeps them comfortable for long wear, but it also means they let more outside sound in than sealed in-ear models. The charging case weighs 33 g and measures about 50.4 × 50.3 × 23.4 mm, with a four-colour indicator light on the outside that shows the battery status.
Sound and the AI Life app
Inside each earbud is a 10 mm dynamic driver. The Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 support the SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs; there is no high-resolution codec such as LDAC, so they are tuned for everyday listening rather than for audiophile files. Through Huawei’s AI Life app you can switch between EQ presets, check the battery level of each earbud and the case, change the double-tap gestures and use Find My Earbuds, which plays a tone when the earbuds are within about 20 m of the phone in a quiet place. The app is installed by scanning the QR code in the quick start guide.
Calls and touch controls
Huawei lists call noise reduction for the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 but does not publish the number of microphones or detailed figures for it, so treat them as a pair for normal calls rather than a headset for loud streets. The controls are simple: a double tap on either earbud plays or pauses music, answers or ends a call, skips tracks or wakes the voice assistant, and you can change which action each side performs in the app. Pairing starts when you open the case; on Huawei phones running EMUI 10 or later a pop-up appears, while on other phones you pair from the Bluetooth menu.
Why the Ceramic White colour
Ceramic White is the brighter of the two Huawei colours, the other being Isle Blue. The white Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 match white phone cases, white laptops and light desk setups, and they look discreet in the ear for office and university use. The earbuds and case are made of PC plastic with a glossy finish, which shows fingerprints less than dark colours do, but a white case will pick up marks from keys or a dark bag over time. A soft dry cloth cleans the shell; keep the case itself away from water, because only the earbuds are rated IP54.
Who This Is Not For
The Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 are not for anyone who wants active noise cancellation: they have none, and with no sealed silicone tips a metro carriage or plane cabin will stay clearly audible. They support only SBC and AAC, with no LDAC or other hi-res codec. The charging case has no wireless charging and no water resistance, the pop-up pairing works only on Huawei phones with EMUI 10 or later, and Huawei does not publish a multipoint feature for connecting to two devices at once.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is 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 FreeBuds SE 2 page (UAE).
Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 Specifications
- Model: HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2
- Colour: Ceramic White
- Driver: 10 mm dynamic driver
- Bluetooth: 5.3
- Codecs: SBC, AAC
- Music playback: Up to 9 hours per charge, up to 40 hours with the case (AAC, 50% volume, Huawei lab tests)
- Call time: Up to 5 hours per charge, up to 24 hours with the case
- Quick charge: 10 minutes for about 3 hours of playback
- Charging time: About 60 min (earbuds in case), about 110 min (case by cable)
- Charging port: USB-C (wired)
- Battery: Earbud 41 mAh (min.), case 510 mAh (min.)
- Water and dust resistance: IP54 (earbuds only; case not water-resistant)
- Controls: Double tap: play/pause, answer/end calls, previous/next track, voice assistant
- Sensors: Hall effect sensor, touch sensor
- Earbud weight: 3.8 ± 0.2 g each
- Case weight: 33 ± 1 g
- Earbud size: 33.66 × 17.83 × 18.13 mm
- Case size: 50.40 × 50.31 × 23.40 mm
- App: HUAWEI AI Life (EQ, gestures, battery, Find My Earbuds)
- In the box: Earbuds (L/R), charging case, USB-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 FAQ
Do the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 have noise cancellation?
No. There is no active noise cancellation; Huawei lists call noise reduction for the microphones only.
How long does the battery last?
9 hours of music per charge and up to 40 hours with the case, per Huawei lab tests with AAC at 50% volume.
Do the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 work with an iPhone?
Yes. They pair over standard Bluetooth with iPhone and Android phones; the automatic pop-up appears only on Huawei phones with EMUI 10 or later.
Are they waterproof?
No. The earbuds are rated IP54 for splashes, sweat and dust, which is not waterproof, and the case has no rating.
Do they come with silicone ear tips?
No. Huawei lists no ear tips in the box; the earbuds rely on their own shape for the fit.
Does the white case show dirt?
Yes, over time. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth and avoid carrying it loose with keys.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Huawei FreeBuds SE 2, brand-new in the sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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Amarjit sah (verified owner) –
Sound quality poor because i have experienced of this huwaai se2 sounds previous