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| NeoBuds Pro | FreeBuds Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $129.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦182,000 | ₦205,100 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Edifier | Huawei |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | True wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | 2021-07-06 | September 2, 2026 |
| Model Name | NeoBuds Pro | FreeBuds Neo |
| Price | $129.99 | €129 (Europe launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 10mm | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Coaxial dual-driver (dynamic woofer + planar diaphragm tweeter) | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 40kHz (Hi-Res) | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 24 ohms | — |
| Sensitivity | 92 ± 3 dB(A) output SPL | — |
| Sound Features | Hi-Res Audio certified, LDAC & LHDC hi-fi streaming | Spatial audio with 360° head tracking |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, hybrid ANC up to 32dB | Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness |
| App Support | Edifier Connect app (iOS/Android) | HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect |
| Customizable EQ | Yes | Yes, multi-EQ |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Yes, Game Mode | — |
| Other Features | — | Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls |
| Sound Modes | ANC / Ambient / Normal | ANC, Awareness, Voice mode |
| Touch Controls | Yes, customizable via app | Yes - double-tap, triple-tap, swipe for volume, press and hold (customizable) |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes, Ambient Sound mode | Yes, Awareness mode and Conversation awareness |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri, Google Assistant | Yes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | 6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing |
| Multipoint | — | Yes, two devices |
| Range | Up to 10m (open space) | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC | LDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices) |
| Wired Mode | No | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Black, White | Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White |
| Dimensions | Case approx. 65 x 47 x 27 mm | Earbud 23.2 x 21.56 x 24.56 mm; case 41.22 x 68.35 x 25.57 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear with stem, charging case | In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 | IP55 (earbuds only) |
| Materials | Plastic housing, silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 5.4 g per earbud (10.8 g pair); 47 g case | 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 | 10 min charge ≈ 1 hour playtime | — |
| Total Playtime | Up to 6 hours (ANC off), 5 hours (ANC on); 24 hours with case (ANC off), 20 hours (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 | No | — |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, with call noise cancellation |
| Mic Count | 6 microphones (3 per earbud) | 3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Bone conduction sensor plus dual-mic call noise reduction | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Touch gesture | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-A cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | S/M/L silicone ear tips | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | Charging case |
| Main Device | NeoBuds Pro earbuds | Earbuds x 2 |
| User Manual | Included | Quick Start Guide & Safety Information |
| Warranty Card | Included | Yes |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | Android 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app) |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Supported Devices | Smartphones, tablets, laptops, PCs via Bluetooth | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Dubbed a 'flagship killer' by reviewers for pairing a planar diaphragm driver and hybrid ANC with Hi-Res LDAC/LHDC audio at a mid-range price | 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. |