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by Livia Gamper
Weird headphones or sex toys? This is what the Huawei FreeBuds 5 should look like
23.3.2023
Translation: machine translated
Leaks of new Huawei headphones have surfaced on Chinese social media. They show a design that is very atypical for headphones and is reminiscent of something else.
A photo of supposed new headphones from Huawei recently appeared on Weibo, a Chinese social network. According to the leak, it is supposed to be the packaging of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 - part of the name can also be seen on the packaging. However, the design is very unusual for headphones - and is reminiscent of that of sex toys.
The design on display probably shows in-ears with stems that are very thick. It remains to be seen whether this will provide a better fit in the ear. The headphones could be the successor model to the FreeBuds 4.
Will Huawei break new ground in headphone design? There are already some curious, experimental models, such as the bean-shaped Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. Or the Nothing Ear (1) with a transparent look.
The leaked headphones look as if they are inserted into the ear like buds - or rather placed in the ear so that the lower, thicker part rests between the ear and cheek. According to the images, an in-ear with a silicone plug is rather unlikely. But: The design shown probably offers plenty of space for technology; the headphones could therefore come with a particularly large battery.
Two slits can still be seen at the top of the headphones, which could be the microphones - this suggests headphones with active noise cancelling.
However. Maybe we'll know more soon, a Huawei event has been announced for 23 March. <p
Testing devices and gadgets is my thing. Some experiments lead to interesting insights, others to demolished phones. I’m hooked on series and can’t imagine life without Netflix. In summer, you’ll find me soaking up the sun by the lake or at a music festival.
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