True Wireless
Powerbeats Pro 2
79Great
$250
Full review dataPowerbeats Pro 2 vs Huawei FreeBuds Neo: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Huawei FreeBuds Neo comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Huawei FreeBuds Neo - Outstanding overall at around $109.
True Wireless
Huawei FreeBuds Neo
85Outstanding
$110
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Huawei FreeBuds Neo leads on 4 of 7 measures.
- Powerbeats Pro 2
- Huawei FreeBuds Neo
HearWiki score
79
85
Sound
7.9
8.0
Noise cancelling
8.2
8.0
Battery
8.8
8.0
Calls
8.3
8.0
Value
7.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$250
$110
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Huawei FreeBuds Neo (2026) against Powerbeats Pro 2 (2019). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.
- Powerbeats Pro 22019
- FreeBuds Neo20267 yr newer
What differsPowerbeats Pro 2FreeBuds Neo
- Top codec
- AAC
- LDAC
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: ANC type, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
Powerbeats Pro 2FreeBuds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 79
- 85
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 9.5 mm dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 9.5 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 10 Hz - 48 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- AAC
- LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Battery life
- 10 h
- 10 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 6.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 45 h
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- both
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 8.7 g
- 4.8 g
- Case weight
- 69 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- 3
- 4
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
Powerbeats Pro 2
The Powerbeats Pro 2 are a refined, workout-first true wireless pair that finally add adaptive active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and wireless charging to the iconic secure-fit design. They deliver a punchy, accurate sound signature, a long 10-hour battery (8 with ANC) plus a 45-hour total with the case, and remain light and comfortable for intense sessions. While the heart-rate tracking is a novel addition, it still feels limited in practice, and the premium price tag may give some buyers pause.
- Pro:Secure, lightweight fit ideal for workouts
- Pro:Very good audio accuracy and punchy bass
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection
- Con:Heart-rate tracking has limited real-world usability
- Con:Premium price point
Huawei FreeBuds Neo
The Huawei FreeBuds Neo are lightweight, comfortable true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a robust feature set for their price. They offer solid call quality, a lively sound signature, and practical extras like transparency mode and app support, making them a versatile mid-range option for travel and daily use.
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight fit
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC
- Pro:Good call quality with 4 mics
- Con:Battery life with ANC is modest
- Con:May not satisfy audiophiles seeking specialized tuning
- Con:Touch controls may require adjustment
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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