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| OpenFit | FreeBuds Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $179.95 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦252,000 | ₦205,100 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Shokz | Huawei |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds (Open-Ear) | True wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | 2023-09-19 | September 2, 2026 |
| Model Name | OpenFit | FreeBuds Neo |
| Price | $179.95 | €129 (Europe launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 18.2 mm | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Dual-magnet dynamic driver with Shokz DualPitch technology | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz - 16 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | DualPitch dual-driver bass/treble separation, directional sound leakage control | Spatial audio with 360° head tracking |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Not supported (open-ear design does not use ANC) | Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness |
| App Support | Shokz App (iOS and Android) | HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect |
| Customizable EQ | Preset sound modes; limited manual EQ adjustment via app | Yes, multi-EQ |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Not supported | — |
| Other Features | — | Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls |
| Sound Modes | Movie & Music mode, Podcast mode | ANC, Awareness, Voice mode |
| Touch Controls | Tap controls on earbud surface for play/pause, calls, volume, track skip | Yes - double-tap, triple-tap, swipe for volume, press and hold (customizable) |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Always-on ambient awareness inherent to open-ear design | 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, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | 6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing |
| Multipoint | No (single active connection) | Yes, two devices |
| Range | Approx. 10 m (33 ft), open-field | — |
| 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 | Black, Beige | Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White |
| Dimensions | Approx. 27.6 x 15.8 x 19 mm per earbud (est.) | Earbud 23.2 x 21.56 x 24.56 mm; case 41.22 x 68.35 x 25.57 mm |
| Form Factor | Open-ear, ear-hook (clip-on) design; sits above the ear canal, no ear tips inserted | In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (splash and sweat resistant) | IP55 (earbuds only) |
| Materials | Silicone-coated ear hooks with titanium alloy core wire | — |
| Weight | 8.3 g 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 | Not publicly specified (earbud cell); case battery not publicly specified | 60 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 5 min charge for 1 hour playback | — |
| Total Playtime | Up to 7 hours; 28 hours with case | 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 | 2 microphones per earbud (4 total) | 3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | AI-based environmental noise reduction algorithm for calls | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Tap control activates paired phone's voice assistant | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (open-ear design) | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | Charging case |
| Main Device | Shokz OpenFit earbuds (pair) | Earbuds x 2 |
| User Manual | Included | Quick Start Guide & Safety Information |
| Warranty Card | Included | Yes |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | Android 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app) |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Supported Devices | Smartphones, tablets, laptops with Bluetooth 5.0+ | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Shokz's first true wireless earbuds using an open-ear hook design with dual-driver DualPitch audio, delivering full sound without blocking the ear canal | 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. |