True Wireless
Haylou GT2 and Haylou GT2S
55Average
$17
Full review dataHaylou GT2 and Haylou GT2S 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.
- Haylou GT2 and Haylou GT2S
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
55
84
Sound
6.3
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
3.4
9.0
Calls
3.8
7.8
Value
-
9.8
Price (USD)
$17
$22
Specifications
GT2 and Haylou GT2SCMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $17
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 55
- 84
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 7.2 mm dynamic
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 7.2 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- -
- Battery life
- 4 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- 15 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
- -
- adaptive
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- -
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Haylou GT2 and Haylou GT2S
The Haylou GT2 and GT2S are budget true wireless earbuds that continue the legacy of popular affordable models, offering a compact case and a balanced, entertaining sound signature. While their battery life and feature set are somewhat dated, they provide active noise cancellation and a reliable wireless experience at a very low price point.
- Pro:Compact and portable charging case
- Pro:Balanced and entertaining sound
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included
- Con:Battery life is modest at 4 hours
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Physical buttons may be less convenient
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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