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Haylou MoriPod 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.

  • Haylou MoriPod Pro
  • Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
64
84
Sound
6.1
7.4
Noise cancelling
5.8
7.8
Battery
5.9
9.0
Calls
6.2
7.8
Value
8.5
9.8
Price (USD)
$25
$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

The Nothing CMF Buds Neo is 5 years newer, but it is 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. For 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • MoriPod Pro2021
  • CMF Buds Neo20265 yr newer

Level on: ANC type, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

MoriPod ProCMF Buds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$25
$22
HearWiki score
64
84
Released
2021
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
12 mm dynamic
12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
12.4 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.4
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
60 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
8 h
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
35 h
52 h
Full charge time
90 min
10 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 5.5 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
-
Water resistance
IPX4
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
HAYLOU Mori Pro
-
Microphones
6
4
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

Haylou MoriPod Pro

The Haylou MoriPod Pro delivers impressive audio performance for its budget price, with a 12mm dynamic driver and LDAC support ensuring rich detail. It adds adaptive noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, and touch controls, though battery life takes a hit with ANC engaged. A solid pick for value-focused listeners who prioritize sound over endurance.

  • Pro:Strong sound quality for the price, with LDAC codec support
  • Pro:Adaptive ANC and 6 microphones for clear calls
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on (5 hours)
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:IPX4 rating only resists light splashes

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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