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Dyplay BQC35 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.

  • Dyplay BQC35
  • Huawei FreeBuds Neo
HearWiki score
44
85
Sound
5.3
8.0
Noise cancelling
4.6
8.0
Battery
4.5
8.0
Calls
6.0
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$55
$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 Dyplay BQC35 (2020). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against SBC and ANC type Adaptive against Feedback. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • BQC352020
  • FreeBuds Neo20266 yr newer
What differsBQC35FreeBuds Neo

Platform

Top codec
SBC
LDAC
ANC type
Feedback
Adaptive

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Specifications

BQC35FreeBuds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$55
$110
HearWiki score
44
85
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
-
dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Frequency response
-
10 Hz - 48 kHz
Bluetooth
5.0
-
Codecs
SBC
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
5 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
6.5 h
Battery incl. case
35 h
40 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
feedback
adaptive
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Weight
-
4.8 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
-
Microphones
-
4

What reviewers said

Dyplay BQC35

The Dyplay BQC35 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that deliver a bass-forward, smooth sound and dependable call quality. While their noise cancellation is modest and the fit may feel bulky, they offer a well-rounded feature set including wireless charging and IPX5 water resistance for the price.

  • Pro:Affordable price
  • Pro:Good call quality
  • Pro:Bassy, smooth sound
  • Con:Noise cancellation is not very strong
  • Con:Bulky fit may be uncomfortable
  • Con:Only SBC codec support

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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