Wireless headphones with an open design are becoming more and more popular. Relatively recently, the manufacturers Xiaomi and Nothing came up with them, and now another important name in the Android phone scene also brings its elegant model of this type: Honor. Novelty Earbuds Open beckons active noise cancellation and artificial intelligence.
The most important feature of headphones, if we do not count the ability to play, is of course their processing. Honor Earbuds Open was designed with an emphasis on maximum comfortwhich is why they use a nickel-titanium alloy with shape memory coated with pleasant silicone. In addition, each of the headphones is only proud of its weight 7,9 g. They are available not only in gold, but also in the more stereotypical black design.
The headphones have a 16mm driver and microphones for hybrid ANCwhich is supposed to effectively block ambient noise while maintaining awareness of important sounds. The endurance on one charge is maximum 6 hourswith a fully charged case, however, it extends up to 22 hours. Honor also highlights the feature AI translatorswhich tries to break the language barrier thanks to translations in real time with supposedly minimal delay.
A summary of the key features of the Honor Earbuds Open headphones
- Comfortable design: Each earbud weighs only 7.9 grams and is made of food-grade silicone, ensuring comfortable long-term wear without skin irritation.
- Active noise cancellation: The system uses 3 microphones for Hybrid ANC, which effectively blocks out ambient noise while maintaining awareness of important surrounding sounds.
- Sound quality: The headphones feature a 16mm multi-magnet driver, a titanium tweeter and a TPU composite membrane for rich bass and detailed sound.
- Battery life: It lasts up to 6 hours of playback on a single charge, up to 22 hours in total with the charging case, while 15 minutes of fast charging gives you 2 hours of listening time.
- AI translator: The headset offers a low-latency live translation feature for fluent communication in multiple languages, including a two-user sharing mode.
- Durability and stability: The construction uses a nickel-titanium memory alloy for exceptional flexibility and durability, ensuring a secure hold even during intense exercise.
- Smart control: The headphones support various gestures including double and triple tap, long press and swipe to control volume.
- Multipoint connection: Enables easy switching between different devices and audio sharing within the HONOR MagicRing ecosystem.
- Voice assistant: The integrated AI assistant is available without the need for an activation word and helps with various operations.
- Privacy Protection: The reverse sound field system directs sound directly into the ears, minimizing sound leakage into the environment during phone calls.
Price and availability
The Honor Earbuds Open headphones were announced on the manufacturer’s global website, which indicates a possible plan to bring them to the Czech Republic as well. Converted from Malaysian ringgit it costs about 3,800 CZK.
What is your experience with open headphones?
Sources: Honor (1, 2), Gizmochina
Source: www.svetandroida.cz
