True Wireless
Huawei FreeBuds Neo
85Outstanding
$110
Full review dataHuawei FreeBuds Neo vs Sennheiser CX 400BT: 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.
True Wireless
Sennheiser CX 400BT
59Average
$210
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Huawei FreeBuds Neo leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- Huawei FreeBuds Neo
- Sennheiser CX 400BT
HearWiki score
85
59
Sound
8.0
7.9
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
8.0
5.5
Calls
8.0
6.0
Value
9.0
2.0
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?
New platform
Huawei FreeBuds Neo (2026) against Sennheiser CX 400BT (2021). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Water resistance (IP55).
- FreeBuds Neo20265 yr newer
- CX 400BT2021
What differsFreeBuds NeoCX 400BT
- Top codec
- LDAC
- aptX
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Water resistance
- IP55
- Not rated
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
FreeBuds NeoCX 400BT
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $110
- $210
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 59
- Released
- 2026
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 7 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 7 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 48 kHz
- 5 Hz - 21 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 107 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.1
- Codecs
- LDAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Battery life
- 10 h
- 7 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6.5 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 40 h
- 20 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
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 4.8 g
- 6 g
- Case weight
- -
- 37 g
- Water resistance
- IP55
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Pad material
- -
- silicone
- Connector
- -
- USB-C
- Balanced connection
- -
- No
- Microphones
- 4
- 2
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
Sennheiser CX 400BT
The Sennheiser CX 400BT deliver a warm, detailed sound signature that punches well above their current price, making them a strong pick for audio-focused listeners. They offer solid battery life, good call quality, and broad codec support, though their chunky design and lack of premium features like ANC or water resistance keep them from being a complete package. With a simple feature set and comfortable fit, they're best for those who prioritize sound over extras.
- Pro:Excellent, warm sound quality
- Pro:Good battery life with charging case
- Pro:Reliable Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX support
- Con:Bulky, less compact design
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water or splash resistance
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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