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CMF Buds Neo vs Nothing CMF Buds 2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Nothing CMF Buds 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Nothing CMF Buds 2 - Outstanding overall at around $37.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Nothing CMF Buds 2 leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • CMF Buds Neo
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
76
82
Sound
7.5
7.7
Noise cancelling
7.0
7.8
Battery
8.5
8.8
Calls
8.0
6.5
Value
9.0
9.4
Price (USD)
$25
$37

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?

New platform

CMF Buds Neo (2026) against Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025). The CMF Buds Neo is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IP54.

  • Buds Neo20261 yr newer
  • CMF Buds 22025
What differsBuds NeoCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP54
IP55

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Buds NeoCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$25
$37
HearWiki score
76
82
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12.4 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
120 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
52 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
-
55 h
Full charge time
70 min
93 min
Quick charge
10 min → 5.5 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
4.5 g
Case weight
50.3 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP55
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

CMF Buds Neo

The CMF Buds Neo are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that deliver adaptive noise cancellation and a robust 52-hour total playtime with the charging case. They support Bluetooth 6.0 for stable connections, dual-device pairing, and feature IP54-rated earbuds for sweat and splash resistance. With 12.4mm dynamic drivers and touch controls, they aim to provide solid performance at an accessible price.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC for flexible noise reduction
  • Pro:Long 52-hour total battery life with case
  • Pro:Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint connectivity
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:SBC and AAC codecs only, no high-res options
  • Con:Battery life drops to 8 hours with ANC on

Nothing CMF Buds 2

The Nothing CMF Buds 2 are an exceptional budget true-wireless option, packing a surprisingly rich feature set for their low price. They deliver engaging sound, robust battery life, and effective hybrid ANC, making them a top-value pick for most listeners.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Strong battery life with ANC off
  • Pro:Effective hybrid active noise cancellation
  • Con:Call performance weak in noisy settings
  • Con:ANC and gaming latency not class-leading
  • Con:No wireless charging support

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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