True Wireless
1MORE Q21
80Great
$23
Full review data1MORE Q21 vs Nothing CMF Buds Neo: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Nothing CMF Buds Neo comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Nothing CMF Buds Neo - Outstanding overall at around $22.
True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Nothing CMF Buds Neo leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- 1MORE Q21
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
80
84
Sound
7.6
7.4
Noise cancelling
7.7
7.8
Battery
4.9
9.0
Calls
7.2
7.8
Value
9.5
9.8
Price (USD)
$23
$22
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Nothing CMF Buds Neo (2026) against 1MORE Q21 (2025). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.
- Q212025
- CMF Buds Neo20261 yr newer
What differsQ21CMF Buds Neo
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
Platform
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Q21CMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $23
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 80
- 84
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 12 mm dynamic
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 5.5 h
- 11 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 4 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 22 h
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Case weight
- 32.2 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
1MORE Q21
The 1MORE Q21 earbuds deliver impressive value for their low price, combining solid active noise cancellation, clear call quality, and engaging sound in a budget-friendly package. They also support LDAC and multipoint, making them a versatile everyday option, though battery life is somewhat limited. Their low-latency performance and IPX5 rating make them suitable for gaming and sports use.
- Pro:Strong ANC for the price
- Pro:Clear call quality
- Pro:Great sound with LDAC support
- Con:Battery life is below average
- Con:Sound has some noticeable quirks
- Con:No wireless charging
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
The CMF Buds Neo deliver impressive value for around $22, combining a punchy, bass-forward sound with surprisingly effective adaptive ANC and marathon battery life of up to 52 hours with the case. They offer a comfortable, lightweight fit, app support with a custom EQ, and quick charging, though some premium conveniences like wear detection are absent. Overall, they stand out as a top budget TWS option for listeners who prioritize bass, battery, and noise cancellation over extra features.
- Pro:Strong bass-heavy sound with good volume
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
- Pro:Excellent battery life (up to 52h with case)
- Con:No wear detection sensor
- Con:Finicky touch controls at times
- Con:No physical pairing button on the buds
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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