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Huawei FreeBuds Neo vs JBL LIVE Buds 4

What FreeBuds Neo does better (2) and where LIVE Buds 4 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Neo
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Neo
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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JBL LIVE Buds 4
JBL · 2026LIVE Buds 4
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $170
7.7Sound7.0
8.6Noise control & calls7.2
7.6Battery7.7
8.3Build & features8.3

Why is FreeBuds Neo better than LIVE Buds 4?

  1. Charging time1.2 h vs 2 h+67%
  2. Driver size11 mm vs 10 mm+10%

Why is LIVE Buds 4 better than FreeBuds Neo?

  1. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 8 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE Buds 4JBL LIVE Buds 4≈ $1708.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size11 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—106 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC6 h8 h
Total with charging case40 h—
Battery capacity60 mAh—
Charging time1.2 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLDACLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.8 g4.8 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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