True Wireless
ASUS Cetra True Wireless
74Great
$200
Full review dataASUS Cetra True Wireless 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 5 of 7 measures.
- ASUS Cetra True Wireless
- Huawei FreeBuds Neo
HearWiki score
74
85
Sound
8.0
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.5
8.0
Battery
8.5
8.0
Calls
6.5
8.0
Value
7.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$200
$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?
New platform
Huawei FreeBuds Neo (2026) against ASUS Cetra True Wireless (2024). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.
- Cetra True Wireless2024
- FreeBuds Neo20262 yr newer
What differsCetra True WirelessFreeBuds Neo
- Top codec
- AAC
- LDAC
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Cetra True WirelessFreeBuds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 74
- 85
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 10 Hz - 48 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- LDAC
- Battery life
- 27 h
- 10 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 21.5 h
- 6.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 40 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Weight
- 52 g
- 4.8 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
- Microphones
- -
- 4
- Mic sensitivity
- -45 dBV
- -
What reviewers said
ASUS Cetra True Wireless
The ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless earbuds deliver solid audio performance and effective hybrid noise cancellation in a sleek, versatile package that works well for both casual listening and gaming. While they offer handy features like wireless charging and touch controls, the battery life with ANC enabled is modest, and Bluetooth latency may disappoint gamers seeking low-lag performance. Overall, they're a capable mid-range option with a few notable compromises.
- Pro:Good sound quality with punchy bass and clear highs
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for quieting ambient noise
- Pro:Supports wireless charging for convenience
- Con:Battery life is short with ANC turned on
- Con:Bluetooth latency can be noticeable for gaming
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky and require app setup
Huawei FreeBuds Neo
The Huawei FreeBuds Neo are lightweight, adaptive-noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds designed for everyday comfort and travel. They offer a balanced, lively sound with LDAC support and a practical, understated design, making them a solid mid-range choice for most users. While they excel in fit and call quality, they may not fully satisfy audiophiles or Apple ecosystem loyalists.
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution audio
- Con:Battery life with ANC is modest at 6.5 hours
- Con:May lack appeal for audiophiles seeking specialized tuning
- Con:Apple users might prefer AirPods Pro integration
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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