
Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs QCY T13 Pro: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs QCY T13 Pro, 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
- QCY T13 Pro
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?
The Nothing CMF Buds Neo is 2 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.
- CMF Buds Neo20262 yr newer
- T13 Pro2024
Level on: ANC type, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $29
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- 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
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 103 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 45 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 47 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 38 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- 60 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- 10 min → 1.5 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- 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
QCY T13 Pro
The QCY T13 Pro earbuds deliver adaptive noise cancellation and a robust 47-hour total playtime (38 hours with ANC active) in a budget-friendly wireless package. They feature 13mm dynamic drivers, four microphones for clear calls, and support for dual-device multipoint connectivity, all wrapped in an IPX4-rated design. With Bluetooth 6.0, touch controls, and a customizable EQ via the app, these are versatile daily earbuds that punch above their price point.
- Pro:Strong adaptive ANC for the price
- Pro:Long battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Seamless multipoint connection for two devices
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Limited codec options (only SBC and AAC)
- Con:Average bass response for bass-heavy genres
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