HUAWEI's FreeBuds SE 4 ANC wireless earbuds are available at Argos for £29.99, reduced from £59.99, but savvy shoppers can lower the price to as little as £14.20 by stacking a TopCashback welcome bonus. This deal puts the noise-cancelling earbuds at a fraction of the cost of Apple's AirPods, with some users claiming superior performance.
How to Get the £14.20 Price
The discount relies on a two-step process. First, new TopCashback members can sign up for free and receive a £15 welcome bonus when they spend £15 or more. Second, shoppers purchase the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC through TopCashback's link to Argos, earning cashback that effectively reduces the price. For new TopCashback members who are also new Argos customers, the final cost is £14.20 including standard £4.95 delivery. Existing Argos customers can achieve a price of £14.86 through the same method.
To claim the bonus, users must sign up as a new TopCashback member via the dedicated link, search for Superdrug on the site, click on the New and Selected Member Deal offering 100% cashback, and then earn £15 cashback. The cashback tracks to the TopCashback earnings page within seven days of purchase.
Features and Specifications
According to HUAWEI, the FreeBuds SE 4 ANC deliver up to 50 hours of total listening time when used with the charging case. A 10-minute quick charge provides up to four extra hours of playback, making them suitable for frequent travellers. The earbuds feature adaptive active noise cancellation that HUAWEI claims can reduce ambient noise by up to 24dB. Three directional microphones are designed to isolate voices from background noise for clearer calls.
Bluetooth 5.4 ensures stable wireless connectivity, and the earbuds are compatible with iOS, Android, and EMUI devices. Each earbud weighs just 4.3g and comes with silicone ear tips in three sizes. The IP54 rating offers protection against dust and water splashes.
Customer Reviews and Comparisons
Customer feedback has been largely positive, with many praising the noise cancellation and battery life. One reviewer wrote: "I've only had the earbuds for three days, but I'm very impressed with both the sound and ANC. A good purchase." Another compared them favourably to Apple's AirPods: "Much better than AirPods 4 ANC. The noise cancellation is very efficient, and the sound quality is as good as Apple AirPods. Would definitely recommend."
However, some users reported issues. One customer noted: "Very shiny and slippery. They fall out of my ears all the time and not so easy to get them out of the case as plastic is very slippery as well." Another criticised the audio: "Just about to return item, the bass is non-existent so the sound is tinny." Despite this, many commended the battery duration, with one user stating: "These headphones are so good - the quality of sound is good - and the battery lasts a long time."
For those considering alternatives, the Nothing Ear (a) is available at John Lewis for £49, and the soundcore P30i by Anker Noise Cancelling Earbuds is on Amazon for £22.99, reduced from £49.99.
