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Huawei FreeBuds Neo vs Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S: 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
  • Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S
HearWiki score
85
53
Sound
8.0
4.8
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
8.0
4.8
Calls
8.0
5.9
Value
9.0
2.8
Price (USD)
$110
$81

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 6 years newer, but it is 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 Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • FreeBuds Neo20266 yr newer
  • Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S2020
What differsFreeBuds NeoMi True Wireless Earphones 2S

Everyday features

Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: Top codec.

Specifications

FreeBuds NeoMi True Wireless Earphones 2S
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$110
$81
HearWiki score
85
53
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
dynamic
14.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
-
14.2 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
10 Hz - 48 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Bluetooth
-
5.0
Codecs
LDAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
-
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
10 h
5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
40 h
24 h
Full charge time
-
60 min
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
XiaoAI
Weight
4.8 g
4.5 g
Water resistance
IP55
-
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
4
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
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

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S

These true wireless earbuds offer a solid feature set for the price, including active noise cancellation and a total battery life of 24 hours with the charging case. They support high-quality LHDC audio codecs and come with wireless charging, making them a convenient choice for everyday use. The low-latency dual-core chip helps ensure a responsive listening experience.

  • Pro:Active noise cancellation
  • Pro:24-hour total battery with case
  • Pro:Supports LHDC for high-quality audio
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:No transparency mode
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ

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

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