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LAUNCH DATE2 fields
| Specification | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Status | — | Available |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields
| Specification | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ₦209,000 | ₦205,100 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nothing | Huawei |
| Category | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | April 22, 2024 | September 2, 2026 |
| Model Name | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
| Price | $149 USD | €129 (Europe launch) |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS5 fields
| Specification | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 11 mm dynamic driver with custom diaphragm | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Dynamic, ceramic diaphragm | 11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver |
| 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 | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, smart ANC up to 45 dB | Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness |
| Adaptive ANC | Yes, adjusts to ambient noise and wind | — |
| App Support | Yes, Nothing X app | HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, simple and advanced (parametric) EQ; Bass Enhance; Personal Sound Profile | Yes, multi-EQ |
| 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 | Yes, Awareness mode and Conversation awareness |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes; ChatGPT integration with Nothing phones | Yes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture |
| Wear Detection | Yes, auto pause/play | — |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields
| Specification | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 6.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual connection (2 devices) | Yes, two devices |
| NFC Pairing | No | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 (Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified) | LDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices) |
| Wired Mode | No | — |
BUILD AND DESIGN7 fields
| Specification | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Available | Black, White | Stellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice 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 29.4 x 21.7 x 24.1 mm; case 55.5 x 55.5 x 22 mm | Earbud 23.2 x 21.56 x 24.56 mm; case 41.22 x 68.35 x 25.57 mm |
| Form Factor | — | In-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 earbuds; IP55 case | IP55 (earbuds only) |
| Weight | 4.62 g per earbud; 51.9 g case | 4.8 g per earbud; case 31.4 g |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields
| Specification | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB Type-C (no wireless charging); ~70 min case, ~45 min earbuds |
| Device Battery Capacity | 46 mAh per earbud; 500 mAh case | 60 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes charge for approx. 1 hour playback | — |
| Total Playtime | Up to 8.5 hours (ANC off), 5.2 hours (ANC on); 40.5 hours with case (ANC off), 24 hours (ANC on) | 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, Qi-compatible | — |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | — | Yes, with call noise cancellation |
| Mic Count | 3 per earbud | 3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Yes, Smart Clear Voice Technology (ENC) | 3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor |
BOX CONTENTS6 fields
| Specification | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Silicone tips in 3 sizes | XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Wireless charging case | 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 | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Android Compatibility: Android 6.0 and above; iOS Compatibility: iOS 10 and above | Android 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app) |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | Ear (2024) | FreeBuds Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | Launched alongside Ear (a) as the numeral-free flagship successor to Ear (2), refining ANC strength and driver tuning. | 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. |