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Havit G1 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.

  • Havit G1
  • Huawei FreeBuds Neo
HearWiki score
39
85
Sound
4.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
2.0
8.0
Calls
3.8
8.0
Value
3.0
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 Havit G1 (2019). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • G12019
  • FreeBuds Neo20267 yr newer
What differsG1FreeBuds Neo

Platform

Top codec
AAC
LDAC
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Specifications

G1FreeBuds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$60
$110
HearWiki score
39
85
Released
2019
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
5.8 mm dynamic
dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
5.8 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
10 Hz - 48 kHz
Sound signature
bright
-
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
90 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
3.5 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
6.5 h
Battery incl. case
21 h
40 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
12 g
4.8 g
Case weight
59 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
No
-
Microphones
1
4

What reviewers said

Havit G1

The Havit G1 is an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds designed with sports and active use in mind, offering a secure and comfortable fit. It includes practical features like IPX5 water resistance and AAC support, though its battery life and sound quality are modest rather than standout. Overall, it's a value-focused option for those prioritizing fit and basic performance over premium audio.

  • Pro:Secure, comfortable fit for sports and workouts
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for sweat and light rain
  • Pro:Supports AAC codec for better iOS audio
  • Con:Short battery life of only 3.5 hours per charge
  • Con:Sound quality is not a strong point
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or USB-C charging

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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