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EarFun Air 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.

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.

  • EarFun Air Pro 2
  • Huawei FreeBuds Neo
HearWiki score
59
85
Sound
6.3
8.0
Noise cancelling
5.4
8.0
Battery
5.7
8.0
Calls
5.6
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$64
$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 EarFun Air Pro 2 (2021). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Feed-forward. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Air Pro 22021
  • FreeBuds Neo20265 yr newer
What differsAir Pro 2FreeBuds Neo

Platform

Top codec
AAC
LDAC
ANC type
Feed-forward
Adaptive

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Air Pro 2FreeBuds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$64
$110
HearWiki score
59
85
Released
2021
2026
Availability
Still sold new
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
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.2
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Battery life
7 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
6.5 h
Battery incl. case
34 h
40 h
Full charge time
60 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
feedforward
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
-
4.8 g
Case weight
54 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
-
Microphones
6
4
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
noise-cancelling mic
-

What reviewers said

EarFun Air Pro 2

The EarFun Air Pro 2 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that deliver strong active noise cancellation and clear call quality, making them a solid alternative to pricier options like AirPods Pro. Their sound is pleasant and well-balanced, though they lack multipoint connectivity and face stiff competition from newer models. With a comfortable fit, IPX5 water resistance, and wireless charging support, they offer good value for everyday use.

  • Pro:Effective noise cancellation for the price
  • Pro:Clear microphone performance for calls
  • Pro:Pleasant, balanced sound signature
  • Con:No multipoint connection support
  • Con:Battery life is modest with ANC on
  • Con:Competition offers newer features at similar prices

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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