True Wireless
EarFun Air 2 NC
74Great
$71
Full review dataEarFun Air 2 NC 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 6 of 7 measures.
- EarFun Air 2 NC
- Huawei FreeBuds Neo
HearWiki score
74
85
Sound
7.4
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.1
8.0
Battery
7.3
8.0
Calls
7.1
8.0
Value
8.4
9.0
Price (USD)
$71
$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?
Same generation
The Huawei FreeBuds Neo is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Huawei FreeBuds Neo adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.
- Air 2 NC2024
- FreeBuds Neo20262 yr newer
What differsAir 2 NCFreeBuds Neo
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IP55
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Air 2 NCFreeBuds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $71
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 74
- 85
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 10 Hz - 48 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Latency
- 55 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- -
- Battery life
- 9 h
- 10 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6.5 h
- 6.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 40 h
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- -
- Weight
- -
- 4.8 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- 6
- 4
What reviewers said
EarFun Air 2 NC
The EarFun Air 2 NC offers a rare mix of premium features at a budget price, including adaptive ANC, LDAC support, wireless charging, and multipoint connectivity. Its 11mm dynamic drivers deliver a punchy, energetic sound, while the low-latency Game Mode makes it a standout choice for mobile gaming. Overall, it's a compelling value pick that rivals more expensive models, though it makes a few compromises in design and detail.
- Pro:Excellent value for the price
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:Supports LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs
- Con:Sound lacks fine detail and refinement
- Con:Design feels a bit generic or cheap
- Con:Touch controls may be finicky for some users
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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