True Wireless
Bomaker Sifi II
49Weak
$40
Full review dataBomaker Sifi II 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.
- Bomaker Sifi II
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
49
84
Sound
6.1
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
4.7
9.0
Calls
2.5
7.8
Value
-
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 Bomaker Sifi II (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Companion app.
- Sifi II2020
- CMF Buds Neo20266 yr newer
What differsSifi IICMF Buds Neo
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Sifi IICMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 49
- 84
- Released
- 2020
- 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
- 6 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 6.5 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- 30 h
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 1 h
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 4.5 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX7
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Bomaker Sifi II
The Bomaker Sifi II is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that prioritizes solid battery life, reliable Bluetooth connectivity, and an energetic sound profile suited for pop and dance tracks. Its IPX7 waterproofing and comfortable fit make it a dependable daily companion, though call quality and video sync on iPhones may leave some users wanting more. Overall, it delivers strong value for its price point without aiming for audiophile-level refinement.
- Pro:Excellent battery life (6.5 hours per charge, 30 with case)
- Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating for sweat and rain resistance
- Pro:Engaging sound for modern music genres
- Con:Call quality is below average
- Con:Video playback lag on iPhones
- Con:Sound lacks exceptional detail or refinement
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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