Edifier NeoBuds Planar vs Huawei FreeBuds SE 3

What NeoBuds Planar does better (4) and where FreeBuds SE 3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Edifier · 2025NeoBuds Planar

6.8Score

4 advantages

Huawei · 2025FreeBuds SE 3

8.2Score

2 advantages≈ $30

Higher score

9.3Noise control & calls9.3

4.2Battery7.3

Why is NeoBuds Planar better than FreeBuds SE 3?

Specifications

Only differences	Edifier NeoBuds Planar6.8	Huawei FreeBuds SE 3≈ $308.2
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	—	Closed-back
Driver type	—	Dynamic
Driver size	—	10 mm
Lowest frequency	20 Hz	20 Hz
Highest frequency	40,000 Hz	20,000 Hz
Sensitivity	92 dB	—
Adjustable equaliser	—	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	7.5 h	9 h
Battery life with ANC	5 h	—
Total with charging case	30 h	42 h
Battery capacity	—	41 mAh
Charging time	—	1 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	10 min → 3 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.4
Bluetooth codecs	aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, AAC, SBC	AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	No
aptX	Yes	No
LDAC	Yes	No
USB-C	—	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	—	3.8 g
Protection rating	—	IP54
Water resistance (IPx)	—	IPx4
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Features
Touch controls	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	—	Yes