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Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs OPPO Enco W31 Lite: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs OPPO Enco W31 Lite, 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 Enco W31 Lite
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
7.4
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$40

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 W31 Lite (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • CMF Buds Neo20265 yr newer
  • Enco W31 Lite2021
What differsCMF Buds NeoEnco W31 Lite

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

CMF Buds NeoEnco W31 Lite
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$40
HearWiki score
84
Not scored
Released
2026
2021
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
8 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12.4 mm
8 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
-
95 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.0
Codecs
-
AAC
Multipoint pairing
-
No
Latency
-
94 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
52 h
20 h
Full charge time
10 min
80 min
Quick charge
10 min → 5.5 h
10 min → 1 h
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
-
Breeno
Weight
-
4.4 g
Case weight
-
50 g
Water resistance
-
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
2
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
-
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 W31 Lite

The OPPO Enco W31 Lite are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds with a compact design and IPX5 sweat resistance, making them suitable for workouts. They provide around 5 hours of playback per charge and 20 hours total with the case, relying on AAC Bluetooth 5.0 for audio. With touch controls and low latency, they aim for a simple, no-frills listening experience.

  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance
  • Pro:Low 94ms latency for media
  • Pro:Touch controls on each bud
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ
  • Con:No multipoint connection

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

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