True Wireless
JLab GO Air Sport
69Good
$32
Full review dataJLab GO Air Sport 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.
- JLab GO Air Sport
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
69
84
Sound
6.2
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
7.7
9.0
Calls
5.0
7.8
Value
7.6
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?
Half a step newer
Nothing CMF Buds Neo (2026) against JLab GO Air Sport (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds USB-C.
- GO Air Sport2021
- CMF Buds Neo20265 yr newer
What differsGO Air SportCMF Buds Neo
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
GO Air SportCMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $32
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 69
- 84
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 8 mm dynamic
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 8 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 103 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- -
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Latency
- 200 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 9 m
- -
- Battery life
- -
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- 32 h
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- 132 min
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 1 h
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Weight
- 13.1 g
- -
- Case weight
- 45.8 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP55
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
JLab GO Air Sport
The JLab GO Air Sport are an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds aimed at fitness enthusiasts, featuring a secure ear-hook design and an IP55 rating for sweat and dust resistance. They deliver a bass-forward sound signature with long battery life, making them a solid budget option for workouts, though they lack active noise cancellation and rely on basic SBC codec support. Their lightweight build and reliable Bluetooth 5.1 connection further enhance their value for active users.
- Pro:Secure and comfortable ear-hook fit
- Pro:Long battery life with charging case
- Pro:IP55 water and dust resistance
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only SBC codec support
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
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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