True Wireless
Anbes 359 clone
46Weak
$25
Full review dataAnbes 359 clone 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.
- Anbes 359 clone
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
46
84
Sound
6.0
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
3.0
9.0
Calls
2.3
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?
Same generation
The Nothing CMF Buds Neo is 7 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Nothing CMF Buds Neo adds USB-C. For 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- 359 clone2019
- CMF Buds Neo20267 yr newer
What differs359 cloneCMF Buds Neo
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
359 cloneCMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $25
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 46
- 84
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 4 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- 16 h
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Microphones
- -
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Anbes 359 clone
This budget true wireless earbud stands out with a distinctive UFO-inspired design and a comfortable fit, making it an appealing pick for the price. It offers a balanced, neutral sound profile and around 4 hours of playback per charge, with the included case extending total use to roughly 16 hours. Its active noise cancellation and IPX5 rating add practical value, particularly for Android users seeking an affordable daily driver.
- Pro:Unique, eye-catching design
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
- Pro:Balanced, neutral sound signature
- Con:Battery life is modest at 4 hours per charge
- Con:No USB-C or wireless charging support
- Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity
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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