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Huawei FreeBuds Neo vs OPPO Enco Free 4: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Huawei FreeBuds Neo vs OPPO Enco Free 4, 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.

  • Huawei FreeBuds Neo
  • OPPO Enco Free 4
HearWiki score
85
-
Sound
8.0
-
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
8.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$110
$59

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?

Same generation

Huawei FreeBuds Neo (2026) against OPPO Enco Free 4 (2025). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Huawei FreeBuds Neo adds Custom EQ.

  • FreeBuds Neo20261 yr newer
  • Enco Free 42025
What differsFreeBuds NeoEnco Free 4

Everyday features

Custom EQ
Yes
No

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Transparency mode, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

FreeBuds NeoEnco Free 4
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$110
$59
HearWiki score
85
Not scored
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
-
11 mm
Drivers per side
-
2
Frequency response
10 Hz - 48 kHz
15 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
118 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.4
Codecs
LDAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
-
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
10 h
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
40 h
45 h
Full charge time
-
80 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.8 g
4.7 g
Case weight
-
49 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
4
3
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

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

OPPO Enco Free 4

The OPPO Enco Free 4 are true wireless earbuds offering adaptive active noise cancellation and a dual-driver hybrid setup for detailed sound. They provide up to 11 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC) and a total of 45 hours with the case, along with IP55 water resistance and LHDC codec support. Touch controls and a transparency mode add convenience for daily use.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC with strong noise reduction
  • Pro:Dual-driver setup for clear, balanced audio
  • Pro:Long total battery life of 45 hours with case
  • Con:No multipoint connection for switching devices
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Lacks custom EQ adjustments

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

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