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Huawei FreeBuds Neo vs Soundcore VR P10: 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
  • Soundcore VR P10
HearWiki score
85
70
Sound
8.0
6.5
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
8.0
6.4
Calls
8.0
5.8
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$110
$77

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?

Mixed generations

Huawei FreeBuds Neo (2026) against Soundcore VR P10 (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Huawei FreeBuds Neo brings ANC type Adaptive against None, while the Soundcore VR P10 answers with LE Audio (LC3). The Huawei FreeBuds Neo answers on convenience features: it adds Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • FreeBuds Neo20263 yr newer
  • VR P102023
What differsFreeBuds NeoVR P10

Platform

LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Transparency mode
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

FreeBuds NeoVR P10
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$110
$77
HearWiki score
85
70
Released
2026
2023
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
dynamic
11 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
-
11 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
10 Hz - 48 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
-
5.2
Codecs
LDAC
SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
-
30 ms
Battery life
10 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
40 h
24 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Siri
Weight
4.8 g
5.5 g
Case weight
-
48.6 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
4
-

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

Soundcore VR P10

The Soundcore VR P10 is a gaming-first true wireless earbud set that pairs Bluetooth with a low-latency USB-C dongle for responsive play. It offers solid battery life, wireless charging, and dual-device connectivity, making it a versatile pick for gamers who also want everyday use. Its compact, lightweight design and IPX4 sweat resistance add to its portability and practicality.

  • Pro:Very low latency via USB-C dongle
  • Pro:Multipoint lets you connect two devices at once
  • Pro:Wireless charging case extends total battery to 24 hours
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Sound quality is tuned more for gaming than critical listening
  • Con:Touch controls may take some getting used to

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

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