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| AeroClip 2 | FreeBuds Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-23 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $169.99 (US launch price) | — |
| Models | D1105 | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦238,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦205,100 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Soundcore | Huawei |
| Category | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds | True wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 4, 2026 | September 2, 2026 |
| Model Name | AeroClip 2 | FreeBuds Neo |
| Price | $169.99 (US launch) | €129 (Europe launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 12 mm | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | 12 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | Hi-Res Audio supported; Spatial audio: 3D Spatial Audio; Chip: Anker Thus AI chip | Spatial audio with 360° head tracking |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | No (open-ear) | Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness |
| App Support | Soundcore app | HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, HearID 5.0 and custom EQ in Soundcore app | Yes, multi-EQ |
| Other Features | HearID 5.0 custom EQ, AI translation (100+ languages), Nap Mode with offline white noise | Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls |
| Sound Modes | — | ANC, Awareness, Voice mode |
| Touch Controls | No, physical buttons | Yes - double-tap, triple-tap, swipe for volume, press and hold (customizable) |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | — | Yes, Awareness mode and Conversation awareness |
| Voice Assistant Support | — | Yes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes, two devices |
| Supported Codecs | LDAC | LDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices) |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Burgundy Red, Mist Blue, Midnight Black, Cloud White | Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud 23.2 x 21.56 x 24.56 mm; case 41.22 x 68.35 x 25.57 mm |
| Form Factor | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds | In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case |
| Ingress Protection | IP57 | IP55 (earbuds only) |
| Materials | Hard plastic body, flexible titanium wire ear hook | — |
| Weight | 6.2 g (each 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 | 10 min = 4 hours | — |
| Total Playtime | Earbuds: Up to 8 hours; With case: Up to 32 hours | 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, Qi | — |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes, Anker Thus AI chip voice isolation | Yes, with call noise cancellation |
| Mic Count | 4 (+2 VPU bone-conduction sensors) | 3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | 4 MEMS mics + 2 bone-conduction sensors (VPUs) | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | — | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) |
| 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) |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | The Soundcore AeroClip 2 are open-ear clip-on earbuds with 12 mm dual-magnet drivers and Anker's Thus AI chip, supporting LDAC Hi-Res audio over Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint. | 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. |