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Honor Choice Earbuds S7 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.

  • Honor Choice Earbuds S7
  • Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
64
84
Sound
5.8
7.4
Noise cancelling
3.2
7.8
Battery
7.5
9.0
Calls
7.2
7.8
Value
7.4
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?

Same generation

Nothing CMF Buds Neo (2026) against Honor Choice Earbuds S7 (2025). These are 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.

  • Choice Earbuds S72025
  • CMF Buds Neo20261 yr newer

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

Specifications

Choice Earbuds S7CMF Buds Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$22
HearWiki score
64
84
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
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
16 Hz - 40 kHz
-
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.3
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Battery life
7.5 h
11 h
Battery incl. case
36 h
52 h
Full charge time
-
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
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
-
Weight
4.1 g
-
Water resistance
IP54
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
CHP-ME00
-
Microphones
3
4
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

Honor Choice Earbuds S7

The Honor Choice Earbuds S7 pack a feature-rich spec sheet with adaptive ANC, LDAC support, and multipoint connectivity at a budget price. However, real-world performance falls short: the noise cancellation is underwhelming and the audio signature can vary between listening sessions, making them feel less reliable than their specs suggest. They do offer comfortable fit, clear sound, and solid battery life, but the inconsistent tuning and weak ANC temper overall value.

  • Pro:Comfortable fit with clear sound and balanced bass
  • Pro:Stable Bluetooth connection and long battery life
  • Pro:Includes LDAC, adaptive ANC, and multipoint for the price
  • Con:ANC is noticeably weaker than expected
  • Con:Sound quality varies between listening sessions
  • Con:Touch controls can respond with noticeable delay

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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