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Baseus Bowie E20 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds 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.

  • Baseus Bowie E20 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds
  • Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
66
84
Sound
6.5
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
6.0
9.0
Calls
5.5
7.8
Value
7.5
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?

Same generation

The Nothing CMF Buds Neo is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

  • Bowie E20 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds2024
  • CMF Buds Neo20262 yr newer

Level on: USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

Bowie E20 TWS Bluetooth EarbudsCMF Buds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$22
HearWiki score
66
84
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm dynamic
12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
12.4 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Bluetooth
5.3
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
58 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
6 h
11 h
Battery incl. case
33 h
52 h
Full charge time
90 min
10 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 5.5 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Weight
47 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
A00069700113-00
-
Microphones
2
4
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Baseus Bowie E20 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds

The Baseus Bowie E20 TWS earbuds deliver solid value at around $30, with punchy bass and a compact design. They include active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint, and IPX5 water resistance, though some premium conveniences are absent. Battery life is decent for the price, offering 6 hours per charge and 33 hours total with the case.

  • Pro:Good bass response for the price
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation included
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
  • Con:No find-my-buds feature

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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