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| Liberty 4 | FreeBuds Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $149.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦210,000 | ₦205,100 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Soundcore | Huawei |
| Category | True Wireless ANC Earbuds | True wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 29, 2022 | September 2, 2026 |
| Model Name | Liberty 4 | FreeBuds Neo |
| Price | $149.99 USD | €129 (Europe launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 9.2 mm + 6 mm | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Dual dynamic drivers (ACAA 3.0) | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | — | Spatial audio with 360° head tracking |
| Spatial Audio | Yes, with dual modes | — |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, adaptive ANC | Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness |
| App Support | Yes, soundcore app | HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, 8-band custom EQ, HearID and 20+ presets | Yes, multi-EQ |
| Find My Earbuds | Yes, via Soundcore app | — |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Built-in PPG heart rate sensor | — |
| Other Features | — | Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls |
| Sound Modes | ANC, Transparency, Normal; Spatial Audio (Music, Movie) | ANC, Awareness, Voice mode |
| Touch Controls | Customizable touch controls | Yes - double-tap, triple-tap, swipe for volume, press and hold (customizable) |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes, Awareness mode and Conversation awareness |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri and Google Assistant compatible | Yes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing |
| Multipoint | Yes, up to 2 devices | Yes, two devices |
| Range | Approx. 18m / 60ft | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | LDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices) |
| Wired Mode | No | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Midnight Black, Pearl White, Ocean Blue, Champagne Gold | 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 | In-ear true wireless with silicone tips | In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case |
| Ingress Protection | IPX4 | IP55 (earbuds only) |
| Materials | Plastic charging case | — |
| Weight | 5.6 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 | — | 60 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15 min = 3 hours | — |
| Total Playtime | Up to 9 hours (ANC off); 28 hours with case; 7 hours / 24 hours with ANC | 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-compatible | — |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | — | Yes, with call noise cancellation |
| Mic Count | 6 | 3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | AI-based call noise reduction | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 4 sizes (S, M, M2, L) | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Built-in heart-rate sensor | Charging case |
| Included Items | Earbuds, charging case, USB-C charging cable, ear tips, user manual | — |
| Main Device | — | Earbuds x 2 |
| User Manual | — | Quick Start Guide & Safety Information |
| Warranty Card | — | Yes |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS and Android | Android 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app) |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Among the first mainstream true wireless earbuds to add a built-in heart rate sensor, positioning it as a fitness-oriented alternative to AirPods Pro. | 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. |