Affordable Huawei FreeBuds SE 2: A Budget-Friendly Alternative to AirPods

Editor's SummaryThe Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 is a budget-friendly earbuds option that offers great value for its price. While they have some drawbacks, such as poor sound quality and fragile plastic, they're a decent choice for those on a tight budget.

IntroductionI'm a fan of wired earbuds, and there's something sleek about them in my opinion. My beloved Apple earbuds, which I've had for 5 years, are from the iPhone 11 era. When I upgraded to the iPhone 13, I didn't receive a new pair of earbuds. I continued using them until I got the iPhone 15 ProMax with a new Type-C port. Unfortunately, I had to part with my trusty earbuds. I sold them on Avito for a symbolic 300 rubles.

Not wanting to splurge on high-end earbuds, I opted for the affordable Huawei FreeBuds SE 2. I mean, it's a well-known brand, so I expected decent quality.

Product OverviewThe Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 is a budget-friendly earbuds option that offers great value for its price. I purchased mine for 1800 rubles on Ozon, and they're also available at Eldorado and MVideo stores, among others.

I chose the white case, which comes in three colors: white, blue, and black. I love the white color, and the case looks cute.

However, I'm not a fan of the plastic used in the case. The earbuds themselves are also made of the same material, which is smooth and slippery. The plastic feels cheap and fragile. I prefer matte plastic, which is more tactilely pleasing.

The new earbuds are larger than my old ones and not as comfortable to wear. My Apple earbuds were my first earbuds with ear tips that fit perfectly in my ears. The Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 don't fit as well, although I'm not sure if they're actually small (I'm not a small person).

I bought the earbuds without trying them on, which was a bit of a gamble. If I had the chance to visit the Doctor Head store on Arbat, I would have tried out different earbuds and found a better fit.

The earbuds don't sit deeply or snugly in my ear canal, which affects the sound quality. You won't be able to hear the bass, and others will be able to hear what you're listening to.

They often fall out of my ears. If you have earrings like mine, the earbuds might fall out due to the earrings. Even without earrings, they tend to fall out.

When I dropped the earbuds on the asphalt, they developed small cracks. This speaks to the quality of the plastic, which is fragile and unpleasant.

I've been using the earbuds for over a year now, mainly listening to audiobooks during walks and making phone calls. As a headset, the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 are decent, with my conversation partner being able to hear me clearly, despite the lack of noise cancellation in the microphone.

For the price, I'm satisfied that they work, even at a decent distance from my phone.

The earbuds connect seamlessly to my iPhone, with no issues during pairing.

I recommend the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 if you're not looking for great sound quality and don't mind losing them.

Featured FAQWhat are the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2's key features?The Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 offer great value for their price, with a sleek design, decent sound quality, and a long-lasting battery life.

Are the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 comfortable to wear?The earbuds are larger than my old ones and not as comfortable to wear. They don't fit as well in my ears, although I'm not sure if they're actually small.

Do the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 have good sound quality?The earbuds don't sit deeply or snugly in my ear canal, which affects the sound quality. You won't be able to hear the bass, and others will be able to hear what you're listening to.

Are the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 durable?The plastic used in the earbuds is fragile and unpleasant. When I dropped the earbuds on the asphalt, they developed small cracks.

Can I connect the Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 to my iPhone?Yes, the earbuds connect seamlessly to my iPhone, with no issues during pairing.