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Huawei FreeBuds Neo vs Soundcore R50i NC

What FreeBuds Neo does better (4) and where R50i NC wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Neo
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Neo
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $120
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Soundcore R50i NC
Soundcore · 2026R50i NC
0 advantages
6.0Noise control & calls3.0

Why is FreeBuds Neo better than R50i NC?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · R50i NC: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%

Why is R50i NC better than FreeBuds Neo?

R50i NC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case40 h—
Battery capacity60 mAh—
Charging time1.2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.8 g—
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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