What do you need out of your EDC (everyday carry) earbuds? Monster battery life? Is 46 hours good enough? Active noise cancellation? We’d say up to 50dB of noise reduction is great! Strong sound quality? The Honor Earbuds 4 gives you dual titanium-coated drivers.
Smart features? You get both press and swipe controls, like on some much more expensive offerings.
Not bad. Now the price? Roughly $50-$70 (€45–€70), though they’re not available everywhere – currently in the Middle East and China.
Unboxing the buds, you get three pairs of rubber eartips in different sizes. You have a choice of Black or White.
The buds themselves have a clean look. The stem is glossy, while the bud itself is matte. The same duality goes for the case as well – glossy upper part and matte lower side.
Each earbud has dual drivers – an 11mm copper coil driver handles bass, while a 6mm dual-magnetic driver delivers crisp highs. There’s also a 3-mic array for calls and active noise cancellation.
Speaking of ANC, you get up to 50dB and three modes – deep, moderate, and light. Honor says they’re tailored towards your environment – the deepest should be used for the airport or subway, the medium for the cafe or street, and the light for the library or office.
There’s also a dual transparency mode so that you can be aware of cards and alerts, or just human voices.
The earbuds themselves