True Wireless
Honor Magic Earbuds/ Huawei Freebuds 3i with ANC
55Average
$90
Full review dataHonor Magic Earbuds/ Huawei Freebuds 3i with ANC vs OnePlus Buds Pro 4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the OnePlus Buds Pro 4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: OnePlus Buds Pro 4 - Great overall at around $130.
True Wireless
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
84Great
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Honor Magic Earbuds/ Huawei Freebuds 3i with ANC
Sound5.5
Noise cancelling5.0
Battery4.5
Calls4.0
Value5.0
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.5
Value9.0
Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic Earbuds/ Huawei Freebuds 3i with ANC | OnePlus Buds Pro 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $90 | $130 |
| HearWiki score | 55 / 100 · Average | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 10Hz-40kHz |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Latency | - | 47 ms |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 3.5 h | 13 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 3 h | 7 h |
| Battery incl. case | 13 h | 45 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | 70 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 10 min = 11 hours playback |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | No | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | - | 4.73 g |
| Case weight | - | 50.62 g |
| Water resistance | none | IP55 |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Model code | - | OnePlus Buds 4 |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 3 |
| Call noise reduction | yes | - |
What reviewers said
Honor Magic Earbuds/ Huawei Freebuds 3i with ANC
These budget true wireless earbuds offer a premium build and hybrid active noise cancellation, but their performance doesn't quite match the price. Sound quality is average, noise cancellation is modest, and battery life falls short of expectations, making them a mixed value proposition.
- Pro:Premium, refined look and feel
- Pro:Hybrid ANC included at a budget price
- Pro:Lightweight with touch controls and wear detection
- Con:Mediocre sound quality for the cost
- Con:Noise cancelling is not very effective
- Con:Battery life is below average, especially with ANC on
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
The OnePlus Buds Pro 4 are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and strong battery life for their price. They're particularly suited for active lifestyles thanks to their IP55 rating and secure fit, with a feature set that includes multipoint, wireless charging, and customizable EQ. Overall, they offer excellent value and perform above their price point across most key areas.
- Pro:Rich dual-driver sound with LHDC support
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
- Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
- Con:No official mention of wear detection
- Con:Slightly bulky case compared to rivals
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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