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| Buds 6 | FreeBuds Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $130.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦182,000 | ₦205,100 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Xiaomi | Huawei |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | True wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | December 25, 2025 (China); May 28, 2026 (global) | September 2, 2026 |
| Model Name | Xiaomi Buds 6 | FreeBuds Neo |
| Price | Global £99.99/€119.99 (~$130 USD); China CNY 699 (~$99) | €129 (Europe launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 11mm | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Triple-magnet dynamic driver, 24K gold-plated diaphragm | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 16Hz - 40kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | Harman AudioEFX with Master mode, spatial audio with head tracking, Snapdragon Sound | Spatial audio with 360° head tracking |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, adaptive ANC (call noise rejection to 95dB) | Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds app | HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect |
| Customizable EQ | Yes | Yes, multi-EQ |
| Other Features | — | Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls |
| Sound Modes | ANC / Transparency / Off, Harman Master mode | ANC, Awareness, Voice mode |
| Touch Controls | Yes, customizable via app | 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 | Google Assistant / Siri (via phone); AI transcription | Yes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | BLE, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual-device | Yes, two devices |
| Range | 10m (open space) | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon Sound) | LDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices) |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Graphite Black, Pearl White, Titan Gray, Nebula Purple | Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White |
| Dimensions | Earbud 31.77 x 17.17 x 20.56mm; Case 52.34 x 52.57 x 24mm | Earbud 23.2 x 21.56 x 24.56 mm; case 41.22 x 68.35 x 25.57 mm |
| Form Factor | Semi-in-ear, slimmer stem | In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 | IP55 (earbuds only) |
| Materials | Plastic housing, silicone tips | — |
| Weight | Earbud 4.4g; Case 34.5g | 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 | Earbud 35mAh; Case 475mAh | 60 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case |
| Total Playtime | 6 hrs (ANC off); up to 35 hrs 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) |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, with call noise cancellation |
| Mic Count | 3 mics per earbud | 3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | 3-mic AI wind/noise resistance (up to 12m/s wind) | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Multiple silicone sizes | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | Charging case |
| Main Device | 2x earbuds | Earbuds x 2 |
| User Manual | Yes | Quick Start Guide & Safety Information |
| Warranty Card | — | Yes |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS | Android 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app) |
| Profiles Supported | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, BLE | — |
| Supported Devices | Bluetooth 5.4+; Apple Find My and Google Find Hub support | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | 24K gold-plated drivers, Snapdragon Sound with aptX Lossless, and dual Apple Find My / Google Find Hub tracking under $130. | 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. |