True Wireless
Noise Buds VS102
Not yet scored
$16
Full review dataNoise Buds VS102 vs Nothing CMF Buds Neo: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Noise Buds VS102 vs Nothing CMF Buds Neo, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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 6 of 7 measures.
- Noise Buds VS102
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
HearWiki score
-
84
Sound
-
7.4
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
9.8
Price (USD)
$16
$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 Noise Buds VS102 (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- Buds VS1022021
- CMF Buds Neo20265 yr newer
What differsBuds VS102CMF Buds Neo
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Buds VS102CMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $16
- $22
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 84
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- -
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 50 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 3.6 g
- -
- Case weight
- 38 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- -
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Noise Buds VS102
The Noise Buds VS102 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds featuring an 11mm driver for clear sound. They deliver an impressive total battery life of up to 50 hours with the charging case, along with IPX5 water resistance and convenient touch controls. A quick 10-minute charge provides 2 hours of playback, making them a practical choice for everyday use.
- Pro:Long 50-hour total battery life with case
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts and light rain
- Pro:Quick charge adds 2 hours from just 10 minutes
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only supports SBC codec
- Con:No multipoint connection
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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