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LAUNCH DATE3 fields

Specification	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Announced	Announcement date not recorded	Announcement date not recorded
Released	Release date not recorded	2026-09-18
Status	Release status not recorded	Available

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields

Specification	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Environmental	—	40% recycled material content overall
Launch Price (USD)	$149.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)	$129 (AirPods 5 (USB-C case)), $149 (AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case) (US launch price)
Models	—	AirPods 5; AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Models and regions	—	Available in the U.S. and more than 65 other countries/regions
Price in Nigeria	₦210,000 (Stored estimate)	Nigeria price not recorded. Worldwide quote: USD 129

PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields

Specification	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Brand	Edifier	Apple
Category	True Wireless Earbuds	Open-fit true wireless earbuds
Launch Date	2023-10-20	September 9, 2026
Model Name	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Price	$149.99	$129 (US launch)

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS5 fields

Specification	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Driver Size	10mm	—
Driver Type	Coaxial dual-driver (dynamic woofer + balanced tweeter)	Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier
Frequency Response	20Hz - 40kHz (Hi-Res)	—
Sensitivity	92 ± 3 dB(A) output SPL	—
Sound Features	Hi-Res Audio certified, LDAC hi-fi streaming, customizable EQ	Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Chip: Apple H2

FEATURES AND SOFTWARE11 fields

Specification	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)	Yes, patented Wide-Band Multi-Channel Hybrid ANC (up to ~49dB)	Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed vs AirPods 4 with ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness
App Support	Edifier Connect app (iOS/Android)	—
Customizable EQ	Yes, multiple presets plus custom EQ	—
Find My Earbuds	—	Wireless Charging Case version has a built-in speaker for Find My
Low-Latency / Gaming Mode	Yes, Game Mode with reduced latency (~60ms)	—
Other Features	—	Adaptive EQ, multiport acoustic architecture, vent system for pressure equalization, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation, hands-free Siri
Sound Modes	ANC / Transparency / Normal, multiple ANC intensity levels	Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness
Touch Controls	Yes, customizable tap gestures via app	Force sensor; force sensor with volume swipe (Wireless Charging Case version); head gestures
Transparency / Ambient Mode	Yes, Ambient Sound / Transparency mode	Yes, Transparency mode
Voice Assistant Support	Siri, Google Assistant	Siri ("Siri" / "Hey Siri", head gestures)
Wear Detection	—	Optical in-ear sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor

CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields

Specification	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Bluetooth Profiles	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP	—
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.3	5.3
Multipoint	Yes, dual-device connection	—
Range	Up to 10m (open space)	—
Supported Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX Adaptive	—
Wired Mode	No	—

BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields

Specification	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Colors Available	Black, White	White
Dimensions	Case approx. 62 x 47 x 27 mm	Earbud: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; Case: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm
Form Factor	In-ear with short stem, wireless charging case	Open-fit true wireless earbuds
Ingress Protection	IP54	IP57 (dust, sweat and water resistant)
Materials	Plastic housing with matte finish, silicone ear tips	40% recycled material by weight, 70% recycled plastic in the case
Weight	5.6 g per earbud; 49.2 g case	4.3 g (each earbud); Case: 32.3 g (standard), 34.7 g (Wireless Charging Case)

BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING4 fields

Specification	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C; Wireless Charging Case version also supports Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers
Fast Charging	Yes, 15 min = 2 hours	5 min charge = around 1 hour of listening
Total Playtime	Up to 5.5 hours (ANC off), 4 hours (ANC on); 22 hours with case (ANC off), 16 hours (ANC on)	Earbuds: Up to 4 hours (ANC on), up to 6 hours (noise control off); Wireless Charging Case version: up to 5 hours (ANC on), up to 7 hours (noise control off); With case: Up to 20 hours with ANC (standard), up to 22 hours with ANC (Wireless Charging Case version)
Wireless Charging	Yes, Qi-compatible case	Wireless Charging Case version: Yes, Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers; standard USB-C case: No

MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields

Specification	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Hands-Free Calls Support	Yes	Yes, with Voice Isolation
Mic Count	8 (4 per earbud)	—
Mic Type / Noise Reduction	AI-enhanced call noise reduction with bone-conduction sensor	Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone
Voice Assistant Trigger	Touch gesture	—

BOX CONTENTS6 fields

Specification	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Charging Cable	USB-C to USB-A cable	—
Ear Tips (if earbuds)	S/M/L silicone ear tips	None (open-ear design)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)	Wireless charging case	Charging case (USB-C)
Main Device	NeoBuds Pro 2 earbuds	AirPods 5
User Manual	Included	Documentation
Warranty Card	Included	—

COMPATIBILITY3 fields

Specification	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Operating Systems	iOS, Android, Windows, macOS	iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS (latest versions)
Profiles Supported	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP	—
Supported Devices	Smartphones, tablets, laptops, PCs via Bluetooth	Full features with Apple devices on the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices (limited features)

KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field

Specification	NeoBuds Pro 2	AirPods 5
Highlight	First earbuds with patented Wide-Band Multi-Channel ANC technology, delivering deep, consistent noise cancellation across the full frequency range	The Apple AirPods 5 are open-fit earbuds powered by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation now standard, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Personalized Spatial Audio.