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| Soundcore Liberty 5 | FreeBuds Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦182,000 | ₦205,100 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Soundcore | Huawei |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | True wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | 7th may 2025 | September 2, 2026 |
| Model Name | Liberty 5 | FreeBuds Neo |
| Price | — | €129 (Europe launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 9.2mm | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Dynamic wool-paper diaphragm drivers | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | Wide range (20–40,000 Hz reported) | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | Dolby Audio spatial sound support | Spatial audio with 360° head tracking |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Adaptive ANC 3.0 | Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness |
| App Support | Soundcore app (customization & controls) | HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect |
| Customizable EQ | Yes (HearID 4.0 & presets) | Yes, multi-EQ |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Yes (via app) | — |
| Other Features | — | Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls |
| Sound Modes | Custom EQ & presets via Soundcore app | ANC, Awareness, Voice mode |
| Touch Controls | Yes — stem pinch/touch gestures, customizable via Soundcore app | Yes - double-tap, triple-tap, swipe for volume, press and hold (customizable) |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes, Awareness mode and Conversation awareness |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes (Siri / Google) | Yes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes, two devices |
| Range | 10m (standard) | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | LDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices) |
| Wired Mode | No | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Black, White, Blue, Pink (varies by market) | Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White |
| Dimensions | Compact ergonomic stem design | Earbud 23.2 x 21.56 x 24.56 mm; case 41.22 x 68.35 x 25.57 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear true wireless | In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 (water & dust resistance) | IP55 (earbuds only) |
| Materials | Lightweight plastic | — |
| Weight | 4.6g per earbud | 4.8 g per earbud; case 31.4 g |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life (Standby) | Up to 180 days (with fully charged case, earbuds idle) | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB Type-C (no wireless charging); ~70 min case, ~45 min earbuds |
| Device Battery Capacity | 12 hrs (ANC off), 8 hrs (ANC on) | 60 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | Yes — 10 mins charge ≈ 5 hrs playtime | — |
| Total Playtime | 48 hrs (ANC off), 32 hrs (ANC on) | Up to 10 h (ANC off), 6.5 h (ANC on); up to 40 h with case (ANC off), 24 h (ANC on) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (supported) | — |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, with call noise cancellation |
| Mic Count | 6 microphones total | 3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | AI-enhanced voice noise reduction algorithms | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Supported via touch controls | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | Yes | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Multiple ear tip sizes | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Yes | Charging case |
| Main Device | Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds | Earbuds x 2 |
| User Manual | Yes | Quick Start Guide & Safety Information |
| Warranty Card | Yes | Yes |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | Android 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app) |
| Profiles Supported | HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Supported Devices | Any Bluetooth-enabled device | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Adaptive ANC 3.0 for dynamic noise reduction, Dolby Audio spatial sound for immersive listening, LDAC support for high-res wireless audio, Long battery life with fast charging, Customizable sound and controls via Soundcore app | The Huawei FreeBuds Neo are compact true wireless earbuds weighing 4.8 g each, with 11mm dynamic drivers, adaptive ANC averaging 30dB, and LDAC plus L2HC 4.0 hi-res codecs. |