JLab Fit Sport 2 Wireless 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

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.

JLab Fit Sport 2 Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo

HearWiki score

Sound

6.0

7.4

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

5.5

9.0

Calls

5.0

7.8

Value

7.0

9.8

Price (USD)

$29

$22

Specifications

Fit Sport 2 WirelessCMF Buds Neo

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $29; $22
HearWiki score: 63; 84
Released: 2018; 2026
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm driver; 12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type: -; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 12.4 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; -
Codecs: SBC; -
Wireless range: 9 m; -
Battery life: 10 h; 11 h
Battery incl. case: -; 52 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 10 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 10 min → 5.5 h
Active noise cancelling: -; Yes
ANC type: -; adaptive
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Weight: 15.5 g; -
Water resistance: IP55; -
USB-C: -; Yes
Microphones: 1; 4
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of JLab Fit Sport 2 Wireless vs Nothing CMF Buds Neo
Spec	JLab Fit Sport 2 Wireless	Nothing CMF Buds Neo
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$29	$22
HearWiki score	63 / 100 Good	84 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2018	2026
Audio
Driver	10 mm driver	12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	12.4 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	-
Codecs	SBC	-
Wireless range	9 m	-
Battery
Battery life	10 h	11 h
Battery incl. case	-	52 h
Full charge time	90 min	10 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	10 min → 5.5 h
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	Yes
ANC type	-	adaptive
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Design
Weight	15.5 g	-
Water resistance	IP55	-
USB-C	-	Yes
Calls
Microphones	1	4
Microphone type	MEMS	-
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

JLab Fit Sport 2 Wireless

The JLab Fit Sport 2 Wireless are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds designed for workouts, featuring an IP55 rating and a bass-forward sound signature. They offer a claimed 10-hour total playtime with quick charging support, though real-world endurance may vary. With a secure fit and simple controls, they aim to deliver solid performance for active users on a tight budget.

Pro:IP55 sweat and dust resistance
Pro:Quick charge provides 1 hour from 10 minutes
Pro:Compact and lightweight at 15.5g

Con:Only SBC codec support
Con:Battery life may fall short of 10-hour claim
Con:Single microphone limits call quality

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

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