True Wireless
Boltune BH023
52Average
$60
Full review dataBoltune BH023 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.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Huawei FreeBuds Neo leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Boltune BH023
- Huawei FreeBuds Neo
HearWiki score
52
85
Sound
6.2
8.0
Noise cancelling
3.5
8.0
Battery
4.5
8.0
Calls
3.7
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$60
$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 Boltune BH023 (2020). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app and Water resistance IP55 against IPX8.
- BH0232020
- FreeBuds Neo20266 yr newer
What differsBH023FreeBuds Neo
- Top codec
- AAC
- LDAC
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX8
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
BH023FreeBuds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 52
- 85
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 10 Hz - 48 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- 20 m
- -
- Battery life
- 6 h
- 10 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 6.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 30 h
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 1 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Weight
- 13 g
- 4.8 g
- Case weight
- 29 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX8
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
What reviewers said
Boltune BH023
The Boltune BH023 delivers hybrid active noise cancellation and a bass-forward sound profile in a budget-friendly true wireless package. With a comfortable fit, IPX8 water resistance, and a total 30-hour battery life including the case, it offers strong value for around $60. While noise cancellation is decent rather than class-leading, the entertaining sound and feature set make it a solid pick for budget-conscious buyers.
- Pro:Very good value for the price
- Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
- Pro:Hybrid ANC at a budget price
- Con:Noise cancellation is not the strongest
- Con:Lacks app support and EQ customization
- Con:No wireless charging or multipoint
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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