The Freeclip is an exciting alternative to open-ear headphones with a headband.

Are the Huawei FreeClip the right pair of earbuds for you? Well, that’ll depend on a number of factors. The main one is… whether you need good noise cancelling or not. The Huawei FreeClip earbuds do not offer good noise isolation, and that’s their main drawback.

As their name suggests, the Huawei FreeClip are worn like an ear clip, making them very easy to use. The spherical front part of the headphones automatically fits “correctly” in the outer ear.

For those who specifically want open-ear earbuds, look no further.

Unusual and surprising in equal measure

The Huawei FreeClip offers a fresh take on open ear headphones but ultimately doesn't entirely nail things on the design and sound front for the money they cost.