True Wireless
Aukey EP-K01
Not yet scored
$13
Full review dataAukey EP-K01 vs Nothing CMF Buds Neo: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Aukey EP-K01 vs Nothing CMF Buds Neo, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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.
- Aukey EP-K01
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
-
84
Sound
-
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
9.8
Price (USD)
$13
$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 Aukey EP-K01 (2024). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- EP-K012024
- CMF Buds Neo20262 yr newer
What differsEP-K01CMF Buds Neo
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
EP-K01CMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $13
- $22
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 84
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- -
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 30 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 1.3 h
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Aukey EP-K01
These budget true wireless earbuds deliver a practical, no-frills listening experience with Bluetooth 5.0 and a titanium driver for clear sound. The IPX5 rating makes them sweat and splash resistant for workouts, while the charging case extends total playtime to 30 hours. Touch controls and quick-charge support add convenience at a very affordable price.
- Pro:Long 30-hour total battery with case
- Pro:IPX5 sweat and splash resistance
- Pro:Quick charge: 10 minutes for 1.3 hours of play
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only one microphone per earbud
- Con:Basic build and sound quality expected at this price
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
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