True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs OPPO Air4i: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs OPPO Air4i, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
True Wireless
OPPO Air4i
Not yet scored
$23
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.
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
- OPPO Air4i
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
7.4
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Noise cancelling
7.8
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Battery
9.0
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$23
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 OPPO Air4i (2025). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- CMF Buds Neo20261 yr newer
- Air4i2025
What differsCMF Buds NeoAir4i
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
Platform
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoAir4i
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $23
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 114 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.4
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 12 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- 54 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- 10 min → 4 h
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- -
- 4.2 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- OPPO Enco Air4
- Microphones
- 4
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
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
OPPO Air4i
The OPPO Air4i are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that prioritize long battery life and comfort over noise cancellation. With a 12.4mm dynamic driver and Bluetooth 5.4, they deliver solid wireless performance for everyday listening, while IP55 water resistance adds durability for workouts or light rain.
- Pro:Long 12-hour single charge battery life, 54 hours with case
- Pro:Lightweight design at just 4.2g per earbud for all-day comfort
- Pro:IP55 water and dust resistance for active use
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so ambient sounds remain audible
- Con:Only supports SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
- Con:Single microphone may limit call clarity in noisy environments
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