True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs QCY T13 ANC: 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.
True Wireless
QCY T13 ANC
70Good
$27
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
- QCY T13 ANC
HearWiki score
84
70
Sound
7.4
6.8
Noise cancelling
7.8
5.5
Battery
9.0
5.6
Calls
7.8
6.1
Value
9.8
7.2
Price (USD)
$22
$27
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
The Nothing CMF Buds Neo is 3 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- CMF Buds Neo20263 yr newer
- T13 ANC2023
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoT13 ANC
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $27
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 70
- Released
- 2026
- 2023
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- 7.2 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- 7.2 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 7 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- 30 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- BH20T13A
- 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 T13 ANC
The QCY T13 ANC delivers a well-rounded budget true wireless experience, pairing effective noise cancellation with a detailed, balanced sound signature and solid battery life. Its compact design, IPX5 rating, and broad app support make it a versatile everyday option, though tuning quirks and modest ANC keep it from being flawless.
- Pro:Effective ANC for the price
- Pro:Good detail retrieval and imaging
- Pro:Long total battery life with case
- Con:Recessed midrange with treble peaks
- Con:Bass is only moderate
- Con:Touch controls require adjustment
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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