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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
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
7.4
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$29

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 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

CMF Buds NeoT13 Pro
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

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

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