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| Studio Buds+ | FreeBuds Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $169.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦238,000 | ₦205,100 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Beats | Huawei |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | True wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | May 18, 2023 | September 2, 2026 |
| Model Name | Beats Studio Buds+ | FreeBuds Neo |
| Price | $169.99 | €129 (Europe launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Custom two-layer transducer | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | ANC, Transparency mode, Spatial Audio (Dolby Atmos, no head tracking), real-time playback correction (up to 50,000x/sec) | Spatial audio with 360° head tracking |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes (up to 1.6x better than original Studio Buds) | Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness |
| App Support | Beats app (iOS & Android) | HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect |
| Customizable EQ | Limited (no full custom EQ; Adaptive tuned sound) | Yes, multi-EQ |
| Other Features | — | Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls |
| Sound Modes | ANC, Transparency, Off | ANC, Awareness, Voice mode |
| Touch Controls | Physical multifunction "b" button | Yes - double-tap, triple-tap, swipe for volume, press and hold (customizable) |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes (up to 2x better than original) | Yes, Awareness mode and Conversation awareness |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri (hands-free), Google Assistant | Yes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 (Class 1) | 6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing |
| Multipoint | Not supported (automatic device switching via iCloud instead) | Yes, two devices |
| Range | Extended via Class 1 Bluetooth (~10m typical, not quantified) | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices) |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Transparent, Black, Ivory, Cosmic Silver | Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White |
| Dimensions | Earbud ~20.5 x 18.5 x 15mm; Case ~72 x 51 x 25.5mm | Earbud 23.2 x 21.56 x 24.56 mm; case 41.22 x 68.35 x 25.57 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear, stemless true wireless | In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case |
| Ingress Protection | IPX4 | IP55 (earbuds only) |
| Materials | Plastic housing, silicone ear tips (XS/S/M/L) | — |
| Weight | ~5.0g per earbud | 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 | Fast Fuel — 5 min = 1 hr playback | — |
| Total Playtime | Up to 9 hrs per charge (ANC off) / 6 hrs (on); up to 36 hrs total with case (24 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 | Not supported | — |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, with call noise cancellation |
| Mic Count | Multiple mics per earbud (exact count not published; 3x larger mics vs. predecessor) | 3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Voice-targeting mics with ML-trained background noise suppression | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | "Hey Siri" (hands-free); tap/press for Google Assistant | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-C cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 4 sizes (XS/S/M/L) | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | Charging case |
| Main Device | Beats Studio Buds+ (pair) | Earbuds x 2 |
| User Manual | Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide & Safety Information |
| Warranty Card | Yes | Yes |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | Android 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app) |
| Profiles Supported | One-touch pairing (Apple), Google Fast Pair, Find My / Find My Device | — |
| Supported Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android phones/tablets | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | First Beats earbud with a transparent shell design, improved ANC/Transparency, and 36-hour total battery life. | 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. |