Huawei has introduced its latest set of wireless earbuds, the FreeBuds Neo, just as the school year begins. These earbuds offer noise reduction that can lower ambient sounds by up to 30 decibels, making them ideal for studying or focusing in noisy environments. They come in four colors, including a pink option, and feature a small, lightweight design, with each earbud weighing under five grams. Available on Huawei's official website, the earbuds are currently on sale with a 20 euro discount, bringing the price down to 109.99 euros from the original 129.99 euros. Additional features include 360-degree spatial audio for an immersive listening experience and the ability to connect to two devices at the same time. The FreeBuds Neo are designed as complete earbuds, meaning they sit entirely inside the ear canal. While this design offers a secure fit, some users might find the intra-aural tips uncomfortable. The noise cancellation is considered adequate for the price point but doesn't match the performance of high-end models like Apple's AirPods. The spatial audio feature works across all smartphones and tablets, but the full capabilities of the earbuds are only accessible when paired with a Huawei smartphone. One key limitation of the FreeBuds Neo is their compatibility with other devices. While they are advertised as working with both iOS and Android systems, the full range of features—such as high-resolution lossless audio transmission at up to 2.3 Mbps—can only be experienced when connected to a Huawei phone. This is due to Huawei's use of its own software and hardware ecosystem, which differs from the widely used Google services found on most Android devices. However, using a Huawei smartphone in Europe in 2026 means users would have to forgo popular Google services like YouTube and Google Maps, which are not pre-installed on Huawei devices. For some, this trade-off might be too significant, especially since other earbuds offer similar performance at a comparable price without the need to sacrifice access to major apps. While the FreeBuds Neo provide an attractive option for budget-conscious buyers, the decision to use them may depend on how important Google services are to the user's daily routine.