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Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs OPPO Buds3 Pro Plus: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs OPPO Buds3 Pro Plus, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score 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 Buds3 Pro Plus
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
7.4
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$25

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?

Same generation

Nothing CMF Buds Neo (2026) against OPPO Buds3 Pro Plus (2025). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Nothing CMF Buds Neo adds Custom EQ.

  • CMF Buds Neo20261 yr newer
  • Buds3 Pro Plus2025
What differsCMF Buds NeoBuds3 Pro Plus

Everyday features

Custom EQ
Yes
No

Level on: ANC type, USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

CMF Buds NeoBuds3 Pro Plus
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$25
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
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
-
112 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.4
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
8 h
Battery incl. case
52 h
43 h
Full charge time
10 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 5.5 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
4.2 g
Case weight
-
46.2 g
Water resistance
-
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
-
USB-C
Model code
-
ETEE1
Microphones
4
-
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV
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 Buds3 Pro Plus

The OPPO Buds3 Pro Plus are true wireless earbuds that pack adaptive active noise cancellation and a 12.4mm dynamic driver into a compact, IP55-rated design. Touch controls and a transparency mode round out a solid budget-friendly feature set.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC for changing environments
  • Pro:IP55 water resistance for workouts
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
  • Con:No custom EQ in the app

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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