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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | Release date not recorded | 2026-09-23 |
| Status | Release status not recorded | Available |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields
| Specification | Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price | — | €129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $149.95 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦210,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦205,100 (Stored estimate) |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Huawei |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | True wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | January 5, 2026 (CES; on-sale March 2026) | September 2, 2026 |
| Model Name | JBL Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
| Price | $149.95 | €129 (Europe launch) |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS6 fields
| Specification | Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 11mm | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 ohm | — |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB SPL @1kHz | — |
| Sound Features | JBL OpenSound air-conduction technology, Adaptive Bass Boost, SonicArc design for reduced sound leakage | Spatial audio with 360° head tracking |
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE8 fields
| Specification | Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Not applicable (open-ear, air-conduction) | Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect |
| Customizable EQ | 6 presets or 10-band EQ | Yes, multi-EQ |
| Other Features | — | Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls |
| Sound Modes | Not further publicly specified | ANC, Awareness, Voice mode |
| Touch Controls | Yes — all-access touch control, customizable via app | Yes - double-tap, triple-tap, swipe for volume, press and hold (customizable) |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Inherent to open-ear design | Yes, Awareness mode and Conversation awareness |
| Voice Assistant Support | Supported | Yes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION5 fields
| Specification | Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP v1.4, AVRCP v1.6.3, HFP v1.8 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes, two devices |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices) |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields
| Specification | Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Available | Copper, Blue, Purple, White | Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud 23.2 x 21.56 x 24.56 mm; case 41.22 x 68.35 x 25.57 mm |
| Form Factor | Clip-on, open-ear earclip (no in-ear insertion or hook) | In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 | IP55 (earbuds only) |
| Materials | Soft TPU with flexible memory-wire SonicArc clip mechanism; translucent metallic finish | — |
| Weight | 6.5g per earbud; case 39.7g | 4.8 g per earbud; case 31.4 g |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING4 fields
| Specification | Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB Type-C (no wireless charging); ~70 min case, ~45 min earbuds |
| Device Battery Capacity | Earbud 55mAh; Case 530mAh | 60 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 3 hrs playback | — |
| Total Playtime | Up to 32 hrs (8h earbuds + 24h case); talk time up to 4 hrs | Up to 10 h (ANC off), 6.5 h (ANC on); up to 40 h with case (ANC off), 24 h (ANC on) |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, with call noise cancellation |
| Mic Count | 4 total | 3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Beamforming with AI algorithm for call clarity | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor |
BOX CONTENTS6 fields
| Specification | Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Cable | USB-C (implied) | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (clip-on design) | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Compact color-matched carrying case | Charging case |
| Main Device | JBL Soundgear Clips earclips | Earbuds x 2 |
| User Manual | Quick start guide | Quick Start Guide & Safety Information |
| Warranty Card | Included | Yes |
COMPATIBILITY3 fields
| Specification | Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | Android 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app) |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Supported Devices | Google Fast Pair | — |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | Soundgear Clips | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | JBL's first clip-on, air-conduction earclip — a fashion-forward accessory needing no ear insertion. | 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. |