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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 2026-09-23 | Release date not recorded |
| Status | Available | Release status not recorded |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price | €129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | — | $149.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦205,100 (Stored estimate) | ₦209,000 (Stored estimate) |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Huawei | Nothing |
| Category | True wireless earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 2, 2026 | April 22, 2024 |
| Model Name | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
| Price | €129 (Europe launch) | $149 USD |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS5 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm dynamic driver with custom diaphragm |
| Driver Type | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver | Dynamic, ceramic diaphragm |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz | — |
| Personal Sound Profile | — | Yes, personalized audio via in-app hearing test |
| Sound Features | Spatial audio with 360° head tracking | — |
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE12 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness | Yes, smart ANC up to 45 dB |
| Adaptive ANC | — | Yes, adjusts to ambient noise and wind |
| App Support | HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect | Yes, Nothing X app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, multi-EQ | Yes, simple and advanced (parametric) EQ; Bass Enhance; Personal Sound Profile |
| Find My Earbuds | — | Yes |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | — | Yes, low lag mode |
| Other Features | Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls | — |
| Sound Modes | ANC, Awareness, Voice mode | — |
| Touch Controls | Yes - double-tap, triple-tap, swipe for volume, press and hold (customizable) | — |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes, Awareness mode and Conversation awareness | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture | Yes; ChatGPT integration with Nothing phones |
| Wear Detection | — | Yes, auto pause/play |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes, two devices | Yes, dual connection (2 devices) |
| NFC Pairing | — | No |
| Supported Codecs | LDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices) | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 (Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified) |
| Wired Mode | — | No |
BUILD AND DESIGN7 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Available | Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White | Black, White |
| Control Method | — | Pinch/touch stem controls with customizable gestures |
| Design Language | — | Transparent housing and stem, flagship successor to Ear (2) dropping the numeral naming |
| Dimensions | Earbud 23.2 x 21.56 x 24.56 mm; case 41.22 x 68.35 x 25.57 mm | Earbud 29.4 x 21.7 x 24.1 mm; case 55.5 x 55.5 x 22 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case | — |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 (earbuds only) | IP54 earbuds; IP55 case |
| Weight | 4.8 g per earbud; case 31.4 g | 4.62 g per earbud; 51.9 g case |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Port | USB Type-C (no wireless charging); ~70 min case, ~45 min earbuds | USB-C |
| Device Battery Capacity | 60 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case | 46 mAh per earbud; 500 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes charge for approx. 1 hour playback |
| Total Playtime | Up to 10 h (ANC off), 6.5 h (ANC on); up to 40 h with case (ANC off), 24 h (ANC on) | Up to 8.5 hours (ANC off), 5.2 hours (ANC on); 40.5 hours with case (ANC off), 24 hours (ANC on) |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes, Qi-compatible |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes, with call noise cancellation | — |
| Mic Count | 3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone | 3 per earbud |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor | Yes, Smart Clear Voice Technology (ENC) |
BOX CONTENTS6 fields
| Specification | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) | Silicone tips in 3 sizes |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | Wireless charging case |
| Included Items | — | Earbuds, charging case, USB-C to USB-C cable, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S/M/L), quick start guide |
| Main Device | Earbuds x 2 | — |
| User Manual | Quick Start Guide & Safety Information | — |
| Warranty Card | Yes | — |
COMPATIBILITY1 field
| Specification | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Android 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app) | Android Compatibility: Android 6.0 and above; iOS Compatibility: iOS 10 and above |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | FreeBuds Neo | Ear (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | The Huawei FreeBuds Neo are compact true wireless earbuds weighing 4.8 g each, with 11mm dynamic drivers, adaptive ANC averaging 30dB, and LDAC plus L2HC 4.0 hi-res codecs. | Launched alongside Ear (a) as the numeral-free flagship successor to Ear (2), refining ANC strength and driver tuning. |