True Wireless
Aukey EP-M3A
Not yet scored
$30
Full review dataAukey EP-M3A vs Nothing CMF Buds Neo: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Aukey EP-M3A 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 7 of 7 measures.
- Aukey EP-M3A
- 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)
$30
$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-M3A (2024). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- EP-M3A2024
- CMF Buds Neo20262 yr newer
What differsEP-M3ACMF Buds Neo
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
EP-M3ACMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $22
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 84
- Released
- 2024
- 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
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Latency
- 80 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 5 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- 20 h
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- 90 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
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Weight
- 7 g
- -
- Case weight
- 35 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- -
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Aukey EP-M3A
The Aukey EP-M3A Move Vibe are true wireless earbuds aimed at casual daily listening, featuring touch controls and a compact, lightweight build. With Bluetooth 5.3 and a 6mm dynamic driver, they deliver straightforward SBC audio without active noise cancellation, relying on passive isolation instead. The IPX4 rating makes them suitable for light workouts or outdoor use, while the 20-hour total battery with the case covers a full day of use.
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear
- Pro:Touch controls for easy playback management
- Pro:IPX4 sweat and splash resistance for active use
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Only SBC codec support limits audio quality
- Con:No multipoint connection for multi-device 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
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