True Wireless
Edifier NeoBuds Plus
79Great
$58
Full review dataEdifier NeoBuds Plus 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.
Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.
- Edifier NeoBuds Plus
- Huawei FreeBuds Neo
HearWiki score
79
85
Sound
8.0
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.7
8.0
Battery
8.8
8.0
Calls
6.3
8.0
Value
9.5
9.0
Price (USD)
$58
$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?
Half a step newer
Huawei FreeBuds Neo (2026) against Edifier NeoBuds Plus (2024). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IP54.
- NeoBuds Plus2024
- FreeBuds Neo20262 yr newer
What differsNeoBuds PlusFreeBuds Neo
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
- Water resistance
- IP54
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec.
Specifications
NeoBuds PlusFreeBuds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $58
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 79
- 85
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 2
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 10 Hz - 48 kHz
- Impedance
- 24 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC
- LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 10 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 6.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 47 h
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 4 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Weight
- -
- 4.8 g
- Water resistance
- IP54
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- 6
- 4
What reviewers said
Edifier NeoBuds Plus
The Edifier NeoBuds Plus are feature-rich true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation and a dual-driver setup for detailed sound. They offer long battery life, modern Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, and support for high-resolution audio codecs like LDAC and LHDC, making them a solid budget-friendly option. With wireless charging, multipoint connection, and IP54 durability, they cover most everyday needs.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
- Pro:Supports LDAC and LHDC for high-res audio
- Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
- Con:Battery life drops noticeably with ANC on
- Con:Bulky case may not be pocket-friendly
- Con:Limited touch control customization
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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