True Wireless
Huawei FreeBuds Neo
85Outstanding
$110
Full review dataHuawei FreeBuds Neo vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: 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 4 of 7 measures.
- Huawei FreeBuds Neo
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
HearWiki score
85
84
Sound
8.0
9.1
Noise cancelling
8.0
8.3
Battery
8.0
7.3
Calls
8.0
8.6
Value
9.0
7.9
Price (USD)
$110
$210
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?
Half a step newer
Both shipped in 2026. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: LE Audio (LC3). It also adds Water resistance IP57 against IP55.
- FreeBuds Neo2026
- Galaxy Buds 4 Pro2026
What differsFreeBuds NeoGalaxy Buds 4 Pro
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IP57
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
FreeBuds NeoGalaxy Buds 4 Pro
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $110
- $210
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 84
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- 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
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- warm
- Sensitivity
- -
- 110 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.1
- Codecs
- LDAC
- SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Battery life
- 10 h
- 7 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6.5 h
- 6 h
- Battery incl. case
- 40 h
- 30 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- 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
- -
- Bixby
- Weight
- 4.8 g
- 10.2 g
- Case weight
- -
- 44.3 g
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IP57
- Foldable
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 6
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are high-end true wireless earbuds that combine effective adaptive noise cancellation with a comfortable, water-resistant design. They offer a robust feature set including wireless charging, multipoint connectivity, and a hybrid dual-driver setup for detailed sound. With up to 7 hours of playback on a single charge and 30 hours total with the case, they're built for all-day use.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Solid battery life with wireless charging case
- Pro:IP57 water and dust resistance
- Con:Battery life drops to 6 hours with ANC on
- Con:Requires Samsung devices for full codec support
- Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive for some users
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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