As Huawei continues to grow, it has developed its own ecosystem for its systems and products, especially with the latest HarmonyOS NEXT system, marking a new phase in Huawei’s system ecosystem development. By establishing the HarmonyOS application ecosystem, Huawei has made significant strides. As of the end of October, over 15,000 Harmony-native applications and services were launched, meeting most users’ needs. The latest three flagship smartphones have debuted with the HarmonyOS NEXT Pioneer Edition, pre-installed with the system, while other versions can be upgraded.
Product Ecosystem Development
A robust product ecosystem is foundational to system growth. Huawei has launched a range of products, such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and earphones. However, its lineup in smart home devices remains limited. In this space, Huawei supports numerous third-party products like robotic vacuum cleaners, humidifiers, and air conditioners. Its proprietary offerings are relatively few, including smart door locks, smart screens, and AI-assisted wellness sensors. Huawei’s current focus may be more on electric vehicles, smartphones, tablets, and earphones, with different brands catering to varying market segments.
FreeBuds SE 3 Wireless Earphones: Official Launch on December 20
Huawei’s newly launched FreeBuds SE 3 true wireless earphones are set to go on sale on December 20. Positioned as an entry-level product, these earphones are ideal for new users. Huawei also offers mid-range and high-end earphones, such as the FreeBuds 6i and FreeBuds Pro 4, along with a wide variety of styles like semi-in-ear, in-ear, open-ear clip-on, and neckband. Currently, Huawei does not have over-ear headphones. Overall, Huawei’s product ecosystem provides a competitive advantage over other brands.
Key Features of FreeBuds SE 3
The new earphones focus on battery life, design, and lightweight construction. While their overall specs do not match mid- to high-end earphones, they offer specific advantages:
- Battery Life:
9 hours of playback on a single charge
42 hours of playback with the charging case
10 minutes of charging provides 3 hours of music playback
Fully charging the earbuds via the case takes about 60 minutes; charging the case and earbuds fully takes about 110 minutes.
- Sound Quality:
Equipped with a 10.0mm dynamic driver.
Supports EQ effects but lacks features like lossless audio, spatial audio, and HWA.
- Noise Cancellation:
Supports single-microphone call noise reduction.
Does not include active noise cancellation or transparency mode.
- Connectivity and Features:
Bluetooth 4.7; no dual/multi-device connections.
Low latency support.
Features voice assistant but lacks advanced features like intelligent listening and HD recording.
Design and Interaction
The earphones support tap controls but lack pinch, wear detection, or swipe functionalities. They are rated IP54 dust and water-resistant, though the charging case is not.
Weight:
Single earbud: ~3.8g
Charging case: ~33g
Appearance:
The charging case features a faux leather texture for a refined feel and a metallic-tone top cover.
Two color options: Glittering Gold and Stellar Black.
Pricing
The FreeBuds SE 3 is priced at 199 CNY, with an introductory discount to 179 CNY.
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