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Havit I93 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.

  • Havit I93
  • Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
40
84
Sound
4.8
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
3.8
9.0
Calls
5.4
7.8
Value
2.5
9.8
Price (USD)
$30
$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 Havit I93 (2019). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds USB-C, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • I932019
  • CMF Buds Neo20267 yr newer
What differsI93CMF Buds Neo

Platform

ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

USB-C
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes

Specifications

I93CMF Buds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$22
HearWiki score
40
84
Released
2019
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
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
90 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC
-
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
3.5 h
11 h
Battery incl. case
60 h
52 h
Full charge time
180 min
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
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
10.6 g
-
Case weight
98 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
1
4
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes

What reviewers said

Havit I93

The Havit I93 is an ultra-affordable true wireless earbud aimed at sports and workouts, offering a secure fit and adequate sound for exercise. It includes IPX5 water resistance, Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC support, and a charging case that extends total playtime to 60 hours, making it a practical budget choice.

  • Pro:Secure, snug fit for workouts
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for sweat and light rain
  • Pro:Long total battery life with charging case
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Short single-charge battery life
  • Con:No app support or EQ customization

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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