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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

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LAUNCH DATE2 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Released	—	2026-09-23
Status	—	Available

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Launch Price	—	€129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK
Launch Price (USD)	$179.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)	—
Price in Nigeria	₦251,000 (Stored estimate)	₦205,100 (Stored estimate)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Brand	Apple	Huawei
Category	True Wireless Earbuds	True wireless earbuds
Launch Date	September 20, 2024	September 2, 2026
Model Name	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Price	$179	€129 (Europe launch)

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS4 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Driver Size	—	11 mm
Driver Type	Custom high-excursion Apple driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier	11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver
Frequency Response	—	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound Features	ANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ	Spatial audio with 360° head tracking

FEATURES AND SOFTWARE9 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)	Yes	Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness
App Support	iOS/iPadOS/macOS Settings + Find My; no standalone app	HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect
Customizable EQ	No manual EQ; Adaptive EQ automatic only	Yes, multi-EQ
Low-Latency / Gaming Mode	Not officially marketed	—
Other Features	—	Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls
Sound Modes	Off / Transparency / Adaptive Audio / Noise Cancellation	ANC, Awareness, Voice mode
Touch Controls	Force sensor on stem — press for play/pause/calls, hold to toggle ANC/Transparency or Siri, squeeze for camera	Yes - double-tap, triple-tap, swipe for volume, press and hold (customizable)
Transparency / Ambient Mode	Yes	Yes, Awareness mode and Conversation awareness
Voice Assistant Support	Siri (hands-free)	Yes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture

CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION4 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.3	6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing
Multipoint	Automatic switching among Apple devices on same Apple ID	Yes, two devices
Supported Codecs	AAC	LDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices)
Wired Mode	Not supported	—

BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Colors Available	White	Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White
Dimensions	Earbud ~30.2 x 18.3 x 18.0mm; Case 46.2 x 50.0 x 21.0mm	Earbud 23.2 x 21.56 x 24.56 mm; case 41.22 x 68.35 x 25.57 mm
Form Factor	Open-fit (no silicone tip), redesigned stem, semi-open case	In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case
Ingress Protection	IP54 (earbuds and case; wireless charging case)	IP55 (earbuds only)
Materials	Plastic housing	—
Weight	4.3g per earbud; case 34.7g	4.8 g per earbud; case 31.4 g

BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Charging Port	USB-C	USB Type-C (no wireless charging); ~70 min case, ~45 min earbuds
Device Battery Capacity	—	60 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case
Fast Charging	5 min in case ≈ 1 hour listening	—
Total Playtime	Up to 4 hrs per charge with ANC on; up to 20 hrs total with case (ANC on) / 30 hrs (ANC off)	Up to 10 h (ANC off), 6.5 h (ANC on); up to 40 h with case (ANC off), 24 h (ANC on)
Wireless Charging	Yes — USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified	—

MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Hands-Free Calls Support	Yes	Yes, with call noise cancellation
Mic Count	3 per earbud (6 total)	3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone
Mic Type / Noise Reduction	Dual beamforming mics + inward mic + speech-detecting accelerometer; Voice Isolation	3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor
Voice Assistant Trigger	"Hey Siri" or press-and-hold stem	—

BOX CONTENTS6 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Charging Cable	Sold separately	—
Ear Tips (if earbuds)	None (open-fit design)	XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)	Wireless charging case	Charging case
Main Device	AirPods 4 with ANC (pair)	Earbuds x 2
User Manual	Yes	Quick Start Guide & Safety Information
Warranty Card	Standard 1-year limited warranty (not separately itemized)	Yes

COMPATIBILITY3 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Operating Systems	iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS	Android 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app)
Profiles Supported	Standard Bluetooth audio profiles (not itemized by Apple)	—
Supported Devices	iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro	—

KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	FreeBuds Neo
Highlight	First non-Pro AirPods with ANC and Transparency in an open-ear design, plus a wireless charging case, at $179.	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.