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Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs OPPO Enco Bud 3Pro Plus: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs OPPO Enco Bud 3Pro 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • Nothing CMF Buds Neo
  • OPPO Enco Bud 3Pro Plus
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
7.4
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$20

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 Enco Bud 3Pro Plus (2025). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • CMF Buds Neo20261 yr newer
  • Enco Bud 3Pro Plus2025
What differsCMF Buds NeoEnco Bud 3Pro Plus

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

CMF Buds NeoEnco Bud 3Pro Plus
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$20
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
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
touch
Weight
-
4.2 g
Case weight
-
46.2 g
Water resistance
-
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
ETEE1
Microphones
4
2
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

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 Enco Bud 3Pro Plus

The OPPO Enco Buds 3 Pro Plus are affordable true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation and a transparency mode for situational awareness. They feature a 12.4mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity, and IP55 water resistance, making them suitable for workouts and daily commutes. Battery life reaches up to 12 hours per charge, or 8 hours with ANC enabled, and extends to 43 hours with the case.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC at a budget price
  • Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
  • Pro:Multipoint connection for seamless device switching
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on

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

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