HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 5 Max launched in PH: 10mm drivers, Hi-Res audio, 52dB ANC, PHP 1,999 promo price

A week after its pre-order announcement, the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 5 MAX wireless earbuds go official in the Philippines with an attractive promo price.

The HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 5 Max

Affordable high ANC buds now official in PH

To recap, the earbuds start at PHP 1,999, down from the regular price of PHP 2,999 via TikTok Shop.

Each earbud weighs 4.3 grams. Huawei said the ergonomic design draws on research involving more than 10 million ear data points and 10,000 physical ear samples. The earbuds use 10mm dynamic drivers and support LDAC Hi-Res audio, according to the company.

The earbuds use 52dB adaptive active noise cancellation, which HUAWEI says reduces up to 99.9 percent of ambient noise. 

It added that the system adjusts automatically among three modes, called Ultra, Medium, and Cozy, depending on the surrounding environment. 

For calls, HUAWEI said the earbuds use a six-microphone AI system with wind noise resistance to separate the user’s voice from background sound.

The HUAWEI Audio Connect App

In terms of app support, users may download the HUAWEI Audio Connect app via the Google Play Store and the App Store. 

You will also experience up to four preset equalizer profiles (Default, Bass boost, Treble boost, and Voices) and a 10-band custom equalizer. It also lets users switch ANC modes and customize gesture controls.

Furthermore, they carry an IP55 rating for dust and water-splash resistance. HUAWEI said the earbuds passed 26 reliability tests under SGS certification, including a 1.8-meter drop test.

Finally, the earbuds offer up to 80 hours of total playback when used with their charging case, HUAWEI claimed. 

While on a single charge, the earbuds alone are rated for up to 10 hours with active noise cancellation (ANC) off and seven hours with it on. The company said a 10-minute fast charge provides about four hours of use.

Pricing and availability

The price

HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 5 Max - PHP 2,999 SRP (PHP 1,999 promo price)

The FreeBuds SE 5 MAX comes in White, Black, and Blue. Each pair includes a one-year HUAWEI Loss Care service, valued at PHP 299, which gives a one-time 50 percent discount on a single replacement earbud at authorized HUAWEI service centers if it is lost or damaged.

The earbuds are also sold through Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, and the HUAWEI Online Store. Updates are available on Huawei’s official website and its Facebook and Instagram pages.

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