Between hundreds of thousands of headphone models to high-end options, today's users need a clear reason to consider before spending money.

With HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 5 MAX, advanced technology features such as up to 80 hours of time, noise cancellation up to 52dB, or connecting 2 devices at the same time... are the company's answer.

A pair of headphones can follow the user throughout the day: listening to music on the way to work, meeting online on a laptop, making calls and watching movies in the evening. Sound quality is important, but satisfaction also comes from very mundane details: is the connection convenient, is it comfortable to wear for a long time, and do you have to worry about charging the battery before going out?

When looking to buy headphones, users are often faced with many prices to choose from. Accessory brands from the billion-people market have options of only a few hundred thousand dong, while Sony, JBL, and Bose are names to consider when you want to spend a higher budget. So what does Huawei - the technology giant from China - have to do to be included in the selection list? The answer lies in how the company combines premium features into a seamless usage experience.

HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 5 MAX, Huawei's upcoming low-cost headset model

"More than half" a million dong, what can ordinary users buy?

If you just listen to music, watch movies or "surf" the internet, a basic headphone model may be enough. However, as there is more demand, user requirements will also increase. For example, office workers who use both a laptop and a phone at the same time may need to connect the two devices simultaneously. People who often travel on the street, or freelancers working at coffee shops, will care about noise protection. Busy people want enough battery life to last through many study and work sessions.

As there is more demand, user requirements will also increase

With a price of only 760,000 VND, Huawei puts all those needs into FreeBuds SE 5 MAX: multi-mode active noise cancellation, two-device connection, ability to customize sound and total music playback time of up to 80 hours when used with the same charging box (even longer than many headphone models that are 2-3 times more expensive). This is the basis for buyers to consider the "difference" compared to lower priced headset models: how often will I use these utilities? If the answer is every day, the extra investment can pay off over the course of its life.

Most worth mentioning is active noise cancellation, or ANC, a feature that easily attracts attention with numbers. However, in actual use, users should know how the headphones adapt: ​​when moving from the street to a cafe, then into the office. FreeBuds SE 5 MAX has four noise canceling modes, of which Adaptive mode adjusts itself to ambient noise. For listeners, what matters is the ability to reduce background noise when following podcasts, enjoying music or simply needing to concentrate on work. Therefore, listening in situations close to everyday use will be more useful than simply comparing parameters.

Phone and laptop can share a pair of headphones

An easy inconvenience when using headphones for many things is having to disconnect from one device and then pair it with another device. FreeBuds SE 5 MAX supports connecting two devices simultaneously, helping users maintain connections to both phones and laptops, then transfer audio sources between paired devices. Compatibility with iOS and Android also helps users fit headphones into their current set of devices, even if they come from different brands.

Through the HUAWEI Audio Connect app, users can manage supported settings, adjust sound and operate controls. The headphones have preset sound modes and the ability to customize EQ, suitable for people who want to change their listening style according to music genre or preference.

The product also supports Hi-Res audio and LDAC codec on compatible devices. For general buyers, preset modes are a simple way to start adjusting the experience without needing a deep understanding of each sound range.

Choose the investment level appropriate to your usage

A lower priced headset model can still be a reasonable choice if it meets your needs. Products in the higher segment are also worth considering when buyers have specific requirements for sound quality, noise cancellation or wearing feel.

HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 5 MAX is aimed at those who want to upgrade many amenities within a budget of less than one million VND: long battery to reduce the number of charging times, flexible noise canceling according to the environment, connecting two devices and applications to adjust the listening experience. In Vietnam, the product will be on sale in November. Readers can refer to it here.