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Edifier TWS NB2/ Earfun Air Pro 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Edifier TWS NB2/ Earfun Air Pro
  • Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
59
84
Sound
6.4
7.4
Noise cancelling
5.4
7.8
Battery
7.0
9.0
Calls
7.1
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 Edifier TWS NB2/ Earfun Air Pro (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Custom EQ.

  • TWS NB2/ Earfun Air Pro2020
  • CMF Buds Neo20266 yr newer
What differsTWS NB2/ Earfun Air ProCMF Buds Neo

Platform

ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Custom EQ
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

TWS NB2/ Earfun Air ProCMF Buds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$40
$22
HearWiki score
59
84
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
12.4 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
24 Ω
-
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
-
Codecs
SBC
-
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Latency
80 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
9 h
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
23 h
52 h
Full charge time
120 min
10 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 5.5 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
-
Weight
5.3 g
-
Case weight
44.7 g
-
Water resistance
IP54
-
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
4
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Edifier TWS NB2/ Earfun Air Pro

The Edifier TWS NB2, also sold as the Earfun Air Pro, is a budget-friendly pair of true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation and a comfortable fit for everyday listening. They offer a warm, balanced sound, solid battery life of up to nine hours per charge, and a practical set of features like USB-C and touch controls, making them a strong value pick. While the ANC is not the strongest and the codec support is limited to SBC, they excel in call quality and overall convenience for the price.

  • Pro:Good value for the price
  • Pro:Warm, pleasant sound signature
  • Pro:Solid battery life with charging case
  • Con:ANC is not the most powerful
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:No wireless charging or multipoint

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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