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Enacfire F1 vs Huawei FreeBuds Neo: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Enacfire F1 vs Huawei FreeBuds Neo, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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.

  • Enacfire F1
  • Huawei FreeBuds Neo
HearWiki score
-
85
Sound
-
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
8.0
Calls
-
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 Enacfire F1 (2020). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Transparency mode, Companion app and Water resistance IP55 against IPX8.

  • F12020
  • FreeBuds Neo20266 yr newer
What differsF1FreeBuds Neo

Platform

Top codec
aptX
LDAC
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX8
IP55

Specifications

F1FreeBuds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$60
$110
HearWiki score
Not scored
85
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
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
Bluetooth
5.0
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
8 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
6.5 h
Battery incl. case
208 h
40 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
adaptive
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.6 g
4.8 g
Water resistance
IPX8
IP55
USB-C
Yes
-
Microphones
1
4

What reviewers said

Enacfire F1

The Enacfire F1 true wireless earbuds deliver a remarkably long total battery life of up to 208 hours thanks to a large 2600mAh charging case, with 8 hours per charge. They support aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs for versatile audio, and boast an IPX8 waterproof rating, making them suitable for intense workouts. Touch controls and Bluetooth 5.0 with multipoint connectivity round out the feature set, though they lack active noise cancellation and app support.

  • Pro:Exceptional total battery life with the charging case
  • Pro:Strong IPX8 waterproof rating for swimming or heavy rain
  • Pro:Supports aptX and AAC codecs for better wireless audio
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No companion app for EQ or firmware updates
  • Con:Only one microphone per earbud may limit call quality

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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