True Wireless
Mpow M8
52Average
$30
Full review dataMpow M8 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.
- Mpow M8
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
52
84
Sound
5.4
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
4.7
9.0
Calls
4.2
7.8
Value
-
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?
Half a step newer
Nothing CMF Buds Neo (2026) against Mpow M8 (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- M82020
- CMF Buds Neo20266 yr newer
What differsM8CMF Buds Neo
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
M8CMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 52
- 84
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- 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
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, aptX
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Battery life
- 10 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- 24 h
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 192 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX7
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- SYYW745AB
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Mpow M8
The Mpow M8 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that delivers a warm, smooth audio profile with well-controlled bass, making it a solid all-rounder for everyday listening. Its compact charging case and dependable battery life add to its appeal, though the long nozzle might not suit every ear shape. Overall, it covers the basics effectively for its price point.
- Pro:Compact and portable charging case
- Pro:Warm, smooth sound with controlled bass
- Pro:Solid battery life of 10 hours per charge
- Con:Long nozzle may cause fit issues for some users
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connectivity
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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