True Wireless
Blitzwolf BW-FYE9
47Weak
$40
Full review dataBlitzwolf BW-FYE9 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.
- Blitzwolf BW-FYE9
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
47
84
Sound
4.7
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
3.0
9.0
Calls
7.1
7.8
Value
3.6
9.8
Price (USD)
$40
$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 Blitzwolf BW-FYE9 (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- BW-FYE92021
- CMF Buds Neo20265 yr newer
What differsBW-FYE9CMF Buds Neo
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
BW-FYE9CMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 47
- 84
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 14.2 mm dynamic
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 14.2 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 6 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- 24 h
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Blitzwolf BW-FYE9
The Blitzwolf BW-FYE9 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud with a half-in-ear design, aimed at those who prioritize comfort and voice-centric use like calls and podcasts. It offers a decent 6-hour battery per charge (24 hours with the case) and IPX4 water resistance, but its sound signature is not particularly engaging for music lovers. Overall, it's a practical pick for everyday communication rather than audiophile listening.
- Pro:Comfortable half-in-ear fit for long wear
- Pro:Good for phone calls and podcast listening
- Pro:Compact case with USB-C and 24-hour total battery
- Con:Music playback lacks musicality and engagement
- Con:No active noise cancellation or multipoint support
- Con:Only supports SBC and AAC codecs
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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