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Huawei FreeBuds Neo vs JLab JBuds Air Sport: 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.

  • Huawei FreeBuds Neo
  • JLab JBuds Air Sport
HearWiki score
85
52
Sound
8.0
5.4
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
8.0
5.8
Calls
8.0
4.5
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$110
$74

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 JLab JBuds Air Sport (2019). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. The JLab JBuds Air Sport answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP66 against IP55.

  • FreeBuds Neo20267 yr newer
  • JBuds Air Sport2019
What differsFreeBuds NeoJBuds Air Sport

Platform

Top codec
LDAC
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IP66

Level on: Transparency mode.

Specifications

FreeBuds NeoJBuds Air Sport
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$110
$74
HearWiki score
85
52
Released
2026
2019
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
dynamic
8 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
-
8 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
10 Hz - 48 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
103 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.0
Codecs
LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
-
200 ms
Wireless range
-
9 m
Battery life
10 h
9 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
40 h
44 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.8 g
17.8 g
Case weight
-
76.7 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP66
USB-C
-
No
Microphones
4
3

What reviewers said

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

JLab JBuds Air Sport

The JLab JBuds Air Sport are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds designed with active lifestyles in mind, featuring a secure fit and IP66 dust and sweat resistance. They deliver a balanced sound from 8mm dynamic drivers and provide a long total playtime of 44 hours with the charging case. Practical extras like Bluetooth 5.0, multipoint connectivity, and transparency mode add to their value for workouts and daily use.

  • Pro:Secure, sport-focused fit with IP66 dust and sweat resistance
  • Pro:Excellent total battery life of 44 hours with the charging case
  • Pro:Supports multipoint connection and transparency mode for convenience
  • Con:Battery life per charge may be less than advertised in real-world use
  • Con:No active noise cancellation and lacks USB-C or wireless charging
  • Con:Physical buttons may require firm presses, causing slight discomfort during long sessions

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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