Honor earbuds 4: $69 challenge airpods pro?
The AirPods Pro’s price tag continues to sting, and a surprising contender has emerged from Honor: the Earbuds 4. For just $69, these earbuds are forcing a serious rethink of the premium earbud market.
Sound that surprises – with a catch
Let’s be blunt: the Honor Earbuds 4 sound exceptionally good. The dual titanium-coated drivers deliver a balanced and detailed audio experience, splitting high and low frequencies effectively. It's genuinely impressive for the price. However, there's a caveat. To truly unlock their potential, you need to activate the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) at its most aggressive setting. Lower settings result in a noticeably thinner sound profile. This triple-mic ANC system – advertised up to a 50dB reduction – provides tangible noise suppression, though it doesn't quite match the AirPods Pro's performance.
Design and comfort: airpods pro vibes
Visually, the Earbuds 4 immediately evoke comparisons to the AirPods Pro 3. You’ll find similar curvature, and while the case isn’t identical, the overall aesthetic is undeniably familiar. And that familiarity is a significant advantage: users accustomed to AirPods will experience minimal adjustment time. They’re surprisingly comfortable, providing a secure and snug fit without any discomfort, even during extended listening sessions.
Beyond sound and fit: unexpected features
But the Honor Earbuds 4 aren’t just about sound and comfort. They pack in some welcome extras: the aforementioned triple-mic ANC, intuitive touch controls, and surprisingly, real-time AI translation for conversations between two people speaking different languages. Battery life is solid, providing around 6 hours with ANC enabled.
The bottom line: price beats premium
The AirPods Pro's exorbitant price continues to be a point of contention, and the Honor Earbuds 4 offer a compelling alternative. While they aren’t perfect – the ANC performance isn’t quite on par with Apple’s flagship – they deliver exceptional sound quality, a comfortable fit, and a host of features for a price that’s simply astonishing. The fact that they resemble AirPods Pro so closely only adds to the value proposition. It’s time to reconsider what you expect from a pair of earbuds – $250 is simply too much for the features offered. The Honor Earbuds 4 prove that you don’t need to break the bank to experience premium audio quality.”n