True Wireless
Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3
78Great
$140
Full review dataEdifier NeoBuds Pro 3 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 4 of 7 measures.
- Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
78
84
Sound
8.4
7.4
Noise cancelling
8.3
7.8
Battery
7.1
9.0
Calls
8.0
7.8
Value
9.0
9.8
Price (USD)
$140
$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
Both shipped in 2026. These are 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.
- NeoBuds Pro 32026
- CMF Buds Neo2026
Level on: ANC type, USB-C.
Specifications
NeoBuds Pro 3CMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $140
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 78
- 84
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 9 h
- 11 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- 60 min
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 3 h
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IP54
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 8
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a hybrid dual-driver setup for detailed sound. They support high-resolution codecs like LDAC and LHDC, offer multipoint connectivity, and have an IP54 rating for sweat and splash resistance. With around 9 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC on), they're a solid mid-range option for versatile listening.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC tailors noise cancellation to your environment
- Pro:Hybrid dual-driver design with LDAC and LHDC support for high-res audio
- Pro:Multipoint allows seamless switching between two devices
- Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
- Con:No wireless charging option
- Con:Limited codec support on some devices
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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