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EarFun Free 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 Free Pro 2
  • Huawei FreeBuds Neo
HearWiki score
66
85
Sound
6.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
5.6
8.0
Battery
4.8
8.0
Calls
5.8
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 EarFun Free Pro 2 (2021). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Custom EQ, Companion app and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Free Pro 22021
  • FreeBuds Neo20265 yr newer
What differsFree Pro 2FreeBuds Neo

Platform

Top codec
AAC
LDAC
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Transparency mode.

Specifications

Free Pro 2FreeBuds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$60
$110
HearWiki score
66
85
Released
2021
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
6 mm dynamic
dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
6 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
10 Hz - 48 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.2
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Latency
80 ms
-
Wireless range
15 m
-
Battery life
6 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
6.5 h
Battery incl. case
30 h
40 h
Full charge time
60 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
-
4.8 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
-
Microphones
6
4

What reviewers said

EarFun Free Pro 2

The EarFun Free Pro 2 are compact true wireless earbuds that deliver an energetic, bass-forward sound with hybrid active noise cancellation. They offer a comfortable, lightweight fit, IPX5 water resistance, and a total battery life of 30 hours with the charging case, which supports wireless charging. While the tuning may not suit everyone, they pack practical features like transparency mode and AAC support at an affordable price.

  • Pro:Compact and comfortable fit
  • Pro:Energetic sound with strong bass
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Con:Bass-heavy tuning may not suit all tastes
  • Con:Battery life with ANC is modest
  • Con:No aptX or multipoint 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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