True Wireless
Edifier X2
61Average
$19
Full review dataEdifier X2 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 6 of 7 measures.
- Edifier X2
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
61
84
Sound
5.9
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
6.5
9.0
Calls
6.4
7.8
Value
7.2
9.8
Price (USD)
$19
$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 X2 (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Custom EQ and Companion app.
- X22021
- CMF Buds Neo20265 yr newer
What differsX2CMF Buds Neo
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
X2CMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $19
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 61
- 84
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 13 mm dynamic
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 13 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- -
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 7 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- 28 h
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- none
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 3.4 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP54
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- noise-cancelling mic
- -
What reviewers said
Edifier X2
The Edifier X2 offers an affordable, AirPods-style semi-in-ear design that prioritizes call quality and battery life over audiophile sound. While lightweight and practical for the price, fit issues can be a concern for some users, and it lacks features like ANC, app support, and multipoint connectivity.
- Pro:Very affordable price
- Pro:Strong call quality
- Pro:Long battery life with case
- Con:Fit may be problematic for some
- Con:Only SBC codec support
- Con:No app support or EQ
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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