Wired IEMs
7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2
83Outstanding
$25
Full review data7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 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 5 of 7 measures.
- 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
83
84
Sound
8.1
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
7.8
Value
9.8
9.8
Price (USD)
$25
$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 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 (2023). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- x Crinacle Zero: 22023
- CMF Buds Neo20263 yr newer
What differsx Crinacle Zero: 2CMF Buds Neo
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Specifications
x Crinacle Zero: 2CMF Buds Neo
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $25
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 84
- Released
- 2023
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 1DD
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Battery life
- -
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2
The 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 is a budget-friendly wired IEM that delivers a warm, fun sound signature with excellent tuning for its price. It's a highly recommended value pick that balances musicality with solid everyday performance, making it a worthy successor in the affordable audio space.
- Pro:Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Pro:Warm, enjoyable tuning
- Pro:Detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin cable
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Not a technical showcase
- Con:Limited to wired use
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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