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| AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | FreeBuds Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $179.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦251,000 | ₦205,100 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Apple | Huawei |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | True wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 20, 2024 | September 2, 2026 |
| Model Name | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | FreeBuds Neo |
| Price | $179 | €129 (Europe launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Custom high-excursion Apple driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | ANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ | Spatial audio with 360° head tracking |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes | Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness |
| App Support | iOS/iPadOS/macOS Settings + Find My; no standalone app | HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect |
| Customizable EQ | No manual EQ; Adaptive EQ automatic only | Yes, multi-EQ |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Not officially marketed | — |
| Other Features | — | Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls |
| Sound Modes | Off / Transparency / Adaptive Audio / Noise Cancellation | ANC, Awareness, Voice mode |
| Touch Controls | Force sensor on stem — press for play/pause/calls, hold to toggle ANC/Transparency or Siri, squeeze for camera | 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 | Siri (hands-free) | Yes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing |
| Multipoint | Automatic switching among Apple devices on same Apple ID | Yes, two devices |
| Supported Codecs | AAC | LDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices) |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | White | Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White |
| Dimensions | Earbud ~30.2 x 18.3 x 18.0mm; Case 46.2 x 50.0 x 21.0mm | Earbud 23.2 x 21.56 x 24.56 mm; case 41.22 x 68.35 x 25.57 mm |
| Form Factor | Open-fit (no silicone tip), redesigned stem, semi-open case | In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (earbuds and case; wireless charging case) | IP55 (earbuds only) |
| Materials | Plastic housing | — |
| Weight | 4.3g per earbud; case 34.7g | 4.8 g per earbud; case 31.4 g |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB Type-C (no wireless charging); ~70 min case, ~45 min earbuds |
| Device Battery Capacity | — | 60 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | 5 min in case ≈ 1 hour listening | — |
| Total Playtime | Up to 4 hrs per charge with ANC on; up to 20 hrs total with case (ANC on) / 30 hrs (ANC off) | 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 — USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified | — |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, with call noise cancellation |
| Mic Count | 3 per earbud (6 total) | 3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Dual beamforming mics + inward mic + speech-detecting accelerometer; Voice Isolation | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | "Hey Siri" or press-and-hold stem | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | Sold separately | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | None (open-fit design) | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Wireless charging case | Charging case |
| Main Device | AirPods 4 with ANC (pair) | Earbuds x 2 |
| User Manual | Yes | Quick Start Guide & Safety Information |
| Warranty Card | Standard 1-year limited warranty (not separately itemized) | Yes |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS | Android 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app) |
| Profiles Supported | Standard Bluetooth audio profiles (not itemized by Apple) | — |
| Supported Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | First non-Pro AirPods with ANC and Transparency in an open-ear design, plus a wireless charging case, at $179. | 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. |