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Huawei FreeBuds Neo vs Shokz OpenFit Air 2

What FreeBuds Neo does better (6) and where OpenFit Air 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Neo
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Neo
8.9Score
6 advantages≈ $120
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Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenFit Air 2
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $120
7.6Battery6.0
8.3Build & features7.3

Why is FreeBuds Neo better than OpenFit Air 2?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenFit Air 2: No
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · OpenFit Air 2: No
  5. Total with charging case40 h vs 36 h+11%
  6. Earbud weight (each)4.8 g vs 7.2 g+50%

Why is OpenFit Air 2 better than FreeBuds Neo?

  1. Driver size11 mm vs 11.8 mm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver size11 mm11.8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity—98 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case40 h36 h
Battery capacity60 mAh—
Charging time1.2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66.1
Bluetooth codecsLDACAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.8 g7.2 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Ice Blue, White
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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