The FreeArc score with a comfortable fit, secure hold and solid sound. They are ideal for athletes who want to listen to music without blocking out their surroundings. However, hi-fi fans should look for alternatives.

Huawei's second attempt in the world of open-ear headphones looks very different from its predecessor. While the FreeClip still resembled an oversized earring, the FreeArc open-ears have a conventional design. The FreeArc are light and airy to wear and are among the most comfortable headphones tested...

Not every pair of headphones is suitable for everyone. If you travel a lot, you want Bluetooth headphones with a long battery life - at home, headphones with a cable can be more fun. Some models don't fall off even when jogging, others score points with great noise-cancelling. We show you the best Bluetooth headphones and a selection of wired models...

The Huawei FreeArc do nothing fundamentally different from the competition. Instead, Huawei relies on a tried and tested design for its second open-ear design. Apart from a few shortcomings with the battery and sound, the realisation is really good. Whether the FreeArc can assert itself in the broad field of earbud headphones will also depend on how the prices of the competition develop...