True Wireless
Alien Secret QCC010 TWS
52Average
$25
Full review dataAlien Secret QCC010 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.
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 7 of 7 measures.
- Alien Secret QCC010 TWS
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
52
84
Sound
6.6
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
7.2
9.0
Calls
3.8
7.8
Value
-
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 Alien Secret QCC010 TWS (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Companion app.
- Secret QCC010 TWS2020
- CMF Buds Neo20266 yr newer
What differsSecret QCC010 TWSCMF Buds Neo
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Secret QCC010 TWSCMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $25
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 52
- 84
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 6.2 mm dynamic
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 6.2 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz - 22 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 102 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- 80 h
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- none
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 4.3 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Alien Secret QCC010 TWS
The Alien Secret QCC010 TWS offers exceptional battery life and a lively, airy sound signature at a very budget-friendly price. With a comfortable fit, wireless charging, and aptX support, it's a strong pick for those prioritizing long runtime and open sound over advanced features like noise cancellation. Some quality inconsistencies exist across units, but overall it delivers impressive value for the cost.
- Pro:Outstanding battery life with case
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
- Pro:Lively and airy sound signature
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Build quality can be inconsistent
- Con:Physical buttons may be less convenient
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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