True Wireless
Noise Buds X
Not yet scored
$18
Full review dataNoise Buds X vs Nothing CMF Buds Neo: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Noise Buds X 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 X
- 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)
$18
$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 X (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Feedback. It also adds Companion app.
- Buds X2021
- CMF Buds Neo20265 yr newer
What differsBuds XCMF Buds Neo
- ANC type
- Feedback
- Adaptive
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ.
Specifications
Buds XCMF Buds Neo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $18
- $22
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 84
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2× 12 mm driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Battery life
- 35 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 10 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- feedback
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- -
- Weight
- 4.2 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Noise Buds X
These budget-friendly true wireless earbuds pack active noise cancellation and a sizable 12mm driver for clear sound. With Bluetooth 5.3, a long 35-hour battery life, and IPX5 water resistance, they're built for everyday use. Touch controls and transparency mode add convenience, though they lack app support and multipoint connectivity.
- Pro:Effective noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Excellent battery life at 35 hours total
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
- Con:No app support for customization
- Con:Lacks multipoint connection for switching devices
- Con:Feedback-style ANC may not match pricier models
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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