Nishen D015 TWS 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 6 of 7 measures.

Nishen D015 TWS
Nothing CMF Buds Neo

HearWiki score

Sound

3.0

7.4

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

2.0

9.0

Calls

1.2

7.8

Value

2.8

9.8

Price (USD)

$15

$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 Nishen D015 TWS (2019). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.

D015 TWS2019
CMF Buds Neo20267 yr newer

What differsD015 TWSCMF Buds Neo

ANC type: None; Adaptive

Specifications

D015 TWSCMF Buds Neo

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $15; $22
HearWiki score: 28; 84
Released: 2019; 2026
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: -; 12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type: -; dynamic
Driver size: -; 12.4 mm
Drivers per side: -; 1
Bluetooth: 5.0; -
Multipoint pairing: No; -
Battery life: 2.5 h; 11 h
Battery incl. case: 10 h; 52 h
Full charge time: -; 10 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 5.5 h
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: -; adaptive
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Controls: touch; -
USB-C: -; Yes
Microphones: -; 4
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of Nishen D015 TWS vs Nothing CMF Buds Neo
Spec	Nishen D015 TWS	Nothing CMF Buds Neo
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$15	$22
HearWiki score	28 / 100 Weak	84 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2019	2026
Audio
Driver	-	12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	-	12.4 mm
Drivers per side	-	1
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	-
Multipoint pairing	No	-
Battery
Battery life	2.5 h	11 h
Battery incl. case	10 h	52 h
Full charge time	-	10 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 5.5 h
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	-	adaptive
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Controls	touch	-
Design
USB-C	-	Yes
Calls
Microphones	-	4
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

Nishen D015 TWS

The Nishen D015 TWS is an ultra-budget true wireless earbud that offers basic functionality for casual listeners. While it gets the job done for background audio, its short battery life, muddy sound, and weak call quality hold it back from being a worthwhile upgrade over similarly priced wired options.

Pro:Very low price point
Pro:Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
Pro:Touch controls for easy operation

Con:Only 2.5 hours per charge
Con:Muddy, uninspired sound quality
Con:Poor call performance

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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