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Edifier TWS1 Pro 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • Edifier TWS1 Pro
  • Huawei FreeBuds Neo
HearWiki score
65
85
Sound
6.6
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
8.2
8.0
Calls
5.9
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$68
$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 Edifier TWS1 Pro (2021). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Adaptive against None. The Edifier TWS1 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP65 against IP55.

  • TWS1 Pro2021
  • FreeBuds Neo20265 yr newer
What differsTWS1 ProFreeBuds Neo

Platform

Top codec
aptX Adaptive
LDAC
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP65
IP55

Specifications

TWS1 ProFreeBuds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$68
$110
HearWiki score
65
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 - 20 kHz
10 Hz - 48 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
95 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.2
-
Codecs
SBC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
12 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
6.5 h
Battery incl. case
42 h
40 h
Full charge time
40 min
-
Quick charge
40 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
-
4.8 g
Water resistance
IP65
IP55
USB-C
Yes
-
Connector
USB-C
-
Microphones
2
4
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
cVc 8.0
-

What reviewers said

Edifier TWS1 Pro

The Edifier TWS1 Pro are budget true wireless earbuds that deliver clear, vibrant sound and dependable call quality. They boast an impressive battery life of 12 hours per charge, extending to 42 hours with the case, and feature Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive support. While they lack active noise cancellation and multipoint, their sturdy IP65-rated build and solid performance make them a strong value pick for the price.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life (12h plus 42h with case)
  • Pro:Clear and vibrant sound quality
  • Pro:Solid call quality with dual mics
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Earbuds must be placed in case carefully to power on/off

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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