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| FreeBuds Neo | Liberty Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | €129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | — | $129.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | D1206 |
| Notes | — | TÜV Rheinland comfort certified |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦205,100 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) | ₦182,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Huawei | Soundcore |
| Category | True wireless earbuds | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Launch Date | September 2, 2026 | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | FreeBuds Neo | Liberty Buds 2 |
| Price | €129 (Europe launch) | $129.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Driver Type | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver | 9.2 mm, PU + LCP composite diaphragm |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz | — |
| Sound Features | Spatial audio with 360° head tracking | Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness | Yes, Adaptive ANC 4.0 (6-sensor full-band system) |
| App Support | HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, multi-EQ | Yes, HearID 5.0 + AI Sound Enhancement in soundcore app |
| Other Features | Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls | HearID 5.0, AI Sound Enhancement, Dolby Audio, customizable EQ |
| Sound Modes | ANC, Awareness, Voice mode | ANC (Deep, Natural, Adaptive), Transparency, Game Mode, Dolby Atmos |
| Touch Controls | Yes - double-tap, triple-tap, swipe for volume, press and hold (customizable) | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes, Awareness mode and Conversation awareness | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | Yes, two devices | Yes |
| Range | — | 10 m |
| Supported Codecs | LDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices) | LDAC |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White | Mother of Pearl, Silver White, Glossy Black |
| Dimensions | 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 earbuds with charging case | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 (earbuds only) | IP55 |
| Materials | — | PU + LCP diaphragm; soft silicone ear wings |
| Weight | 4.8 g per earbud; case 31.4 g | 4.7 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB Type-C (no wireless charging); ~70 min case, ~45 min earbuds | Wireless charging case |
| Device Battery Capacity | 60 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case | 60 mAh per earbud; 580 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 10 h (ANC off), 6.5 h (ANC on); up to 40 h with case (ANC off), 24 h (ANC on) | Earbuds: Up to 12 hours (ANC off), up to 7 hours (ANC on); With case: Up to 46 hours (ANC off), up to 27 hours (ANC on) |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes, with call noise cancellation | Yes, call noise reduction (ENC) |
| Mic Count | 3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor | 6 mics + 2 VPUs (8 sensors for calls) with AI large model |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) | XXS, XS, S, M, L ear tips; ear wings sizes 0, 1, 2 |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | — |
| Main Device | Earbuds x 2 | — |
| User Manual | Quick Start Guide & Safety Information | — |
| Warranty Card | Yes | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app) | Android, iOS |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | 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. | The Soundcore Liberty Buds 2 are bean-shaped in-ear earbuds with a 9.2 mm PU + LCP composite driver, powered by Anker's Thus AI chip with Adaptive ANC 4.0. |