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Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs QCY AilyBuds E10 QT35: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Nothing CMF Buds Neo comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Nothing CMF Buds Neo - Outstanding overall at around $22.

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
  • QCY AilyBuds E10 QT35
HearWiki score
84
68
Sound
7.4
6.7
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
5.8
Calls
7.8
6.5
Value
9.8
8.6
Price (USD)
$22
$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 QCY AilyBuds E10 QT35 (2025). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • CMF Buds Neo20261 yr newer
  • AilyBuds E10 QT352025
What differsCMF Buds NeoAilyBuds E10 QT35

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
None

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

Specifications

CMF Buds NeoAilyBuds E10 QT35
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$22
HearWiki score
84
68
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
13 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12.4 mm
13 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Codecs
-
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
-
No
Latency
-
68 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
4.5 h
Battery incl. case
52 h
27 h
Full charge time
10 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 5.5 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
No
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
Weight
-
4 g
Water resistance
-
IPX4
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
4
Microphone type
-
MEMS
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

QCY AilyBuds E10 QT35

The QCY AilyBuds E10 QT35 are an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that prioritize sound quality and low-latency performance. They feature 13 mm dynamic drivers with LDAC support for high-resolution audio, along with a compact, lightweight design and IPX4 sweat resistance. With 4.5 hours of playback per charge and a total of 27 hours with the case, they offer decent battery life for budget-focused listeners, but lack active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:LDAC support for high-resolution audio
  • Pro:Compact and lightweight design (4g per bud)
  • Pro:Low latency mode (68ms) for gaming and video
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging or multipoint
  • Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 4.5 hours

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

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