True Wireless
Haylou T19
52Average
$32
Full review dataHaylou T19 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 7 of 7 measures.
- Haylou T19
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
52
84
Sound
6.8
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
5.3
9.0
Calls
5.3
7.8
Value
5.8
9.8
Price (USD)
$32
$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 6 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Nothing CMF Buds Neo adds Companion app. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- T192020
- CMF Buds Neo20266 yr newer
What differsT19CMF Buds Neo
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
T19CMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $32
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 52
- 84
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 5 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- 30 h
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 4 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Haylou T19
The Haylou T19 delivers impressive audio quality for its budget price, featuring a lively and well-balanced sound profile with strong bass and detailed highs. While its design and touch controls leave room for improvement, the overall performance and features like ANC and wireless charging make it a compelling option for cost-conscious buyers.
- Pro:Excellent sound quality for the price
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included
- Pro:Supports aptX and AAC codecs
- Con:Bulkier charging case
- Con:Earbud design is not very attractive
- Con:Touch controls can be unreliable
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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