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| Liberty 4 Pro | 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 (Flagship) | True wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | October 3, 2024 | September 2, 2026 |
| Model Name | Liberty 4 Pro | FreeBuds Neo |
| Price | $149.99 USD | €129 (Europe launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 10.5 mm + 4.6 mm | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Dual dynamic drivers (10.5mm + 4.6mm) | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 14 Hz - 40 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | — | Spatial audio with 360° head tracking |
| Spatial Audio | 360° Spatial Audio with dual modes | — |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, Adaptive ANC 3.0 | 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 22+ presets | Yes, multi-EQ |
| Find My Earbuds | Yes, via Soundcore app | — |
| Other Features | — | Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls |
| Sound Modes | ANC, Normal, Transparency; Spatial Audio (Music, Podcast, Movie, Gaming) | ANC, Awareness, Voice mode |
| Touch Controls | Customizable touch controls plus case touch bar | 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 |
| Wear Detection | Yes, auto play/pause on wear detection | — |
| 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. 10m / 33ft | — |
| 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 | ||
| Case Design | Smart charging case with built-in display and touch bar | — |
| Colors Available | Black, Light Blue, White | Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White |
| Dimensions | Earbud 25 x 32 x 22 mm; case 65 x 62 x 30 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 true wireless with silicone tips | In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case |
| Ingress Protection | IPX5 | IP55 (earbuds only) |
| Weight | 5.5 g per earbud; 51 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 | 5-minute charge for 4 hours of playback | — |
| Total Playtime | Up to 10 hours (ANC off); 40 hours with case; 7.5 hours / 30 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 cancellation | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 6 sizes | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Smart charging case with touch display | Charging case |
| Included Items | Earbuds, smart charging case with display, XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL ear tips (M pre-installed), USB-C cable | — |
| 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 | Introduced a charging case with a built-in interactive display and touch bar, alongside a barometric-sensor-assisted Adaptive ANC 3.0 system, making it Soundcore's most feature-dense flagship earbud to date. | 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. |