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Huawei FreeBuds Neo vs OPPO Enco Free3: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Huawei FreeBuds Neo vs OPPO Enco Free3, 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 Free3
HearWiki score
85
-
Sound
8.0
-
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
8.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$110
$72

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

The Huawei FreeBuds Neo is 3 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • FreeBuds Neo20263 yr newer
  • Enco Free32023

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

Specifications

FreeBuds NeoEnco Free3
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$110
$72
HearWiki score
85
Not scored
Released
2026
2023
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
dynamic
12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
-
12.4 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
10 Hz - 48 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
107 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.3
Codecs
LDAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
10 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
5.5 h
Battery incl. case
40 h
30 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.8 g
4.3 g
Case weight
-
47.3 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
4
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
noise-cancelling mic

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 Free3

The OPPO Enco Free3 are true wireless earbuds with a 12.4mm bamboo-fiber driver for detailed audio, adaptive noise cancellation up to 49dB, and support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. They provide around 7 hours of playback per charge (30 hours with the charging case) and boast an IP55 rating for water and dust resistance. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and touch controls, they offer a versatile and feature-rich listening experience at a budget-friendly price.

  • Pro:Strong adaptive ANC with 49dB reduction
  • Pro:High-quality LDAC codec support for detailed sound
  • Pro:Long battery life with the charging case (30 hours total)
  • Con:Battery life drops to 5.5 hours with ANC enabled
  • Con:No wireless charging support (USB-C only)
  • Con:Touch controls may be less precise than physical buttons

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

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