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Aiwa Prodigy Air TWS 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.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Nothing CMF Buds Neo leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Aiwa Prodigy Air TWS
  • Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
54
84
Sound
6.7
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
5.2
9.0
Calls
6.5
7.8
Value
-
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 Aiwa Prodigy Air TWS (2019). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds USB-C, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Prodigy Air TWS2019
  • CMF Buds Neo20267 yr newer
What differsProdigy Air TWSCMF Buds Neo

Platform

ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

USB-C
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes

Specifications

Prodigy Air TWSCMF Buds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$23
$22
HearWiki score
54
84
Released
2019
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
6 mm dynamic
12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
6 mm
12.4 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Sensitivity
92 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC
-
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
7 h
11 h
Battery incl. case
32 h
52 h
Full charge time
60 min
10 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 5.5 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
adaptive
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
buttons
-
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Water resistance
IPX5
-
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
2
4
Call noise reduction
-
Yes

What reviewers said

Aiwa Prodigy Air TWS

The Aiwa Prodigy Air TWS earbuds offer a balanced, mid-focused sound with a detailed and intimate presentation, wrapped in a premium-feeling design. They provide a solid feature set for the price, including Bluetooth 5.0, IPX5 water resistance, and up to 32 hours of total battery life with the charging case. While the tuning may not suit every genre, they represent a competent and budget-friendly true wireless option.

  • Pro:Premium look and feel
  • Pro:Balanced, detailed sound
  • Pro:Good total battery life with case
  • Con:Sound tuning not ideal for all genres
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ

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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