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Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds
  • Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
80
84
Sound
7.2
7.4
Noise cancelling
6.5
7.8
Battery
9.8
9.0
Calls
7.0
7.8
Value
8.9
9.8
Price (USD)
$27
$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 Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds (2024). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds2024
  • CMF Buds Neo20262 yr newer
What differsBowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsCMF Buds Neo

Platform

ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsCMF Buds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$22
HearWiki score
80
84
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
13 mm dynamic
12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
12.4 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.3
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
38 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
8 h
11 h
Battery incl. case
140 h
52 h
Full charge time
180 min
10 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 5.5 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Water resistance
IPX6
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
NGTW360001
-
Microphones
4
4
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds

The Baseus Bowie MA10 are budget-friendly wireless earbuds that stand out for their massive battery life and robust feature set, including hybrid ANC, transparency mode, and Bluetooth multipoint. While they come with a bulky charging case and a somewhat awkward control scheme, their strong noise cancellation and customizable sound make them a solid value for the price.

  • Pro:Huge total battery life with the charging case
  • Pro:Effective hybrid active noise cancellation
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support
  • Con:Bulky and cumbersome charging case
  • Con:Touch controls can be awkward to use
  • Con:Call quality is only clear in quiet environments

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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