True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs QCY T32: 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 T32
66Good
$23
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 T32
HearWiki score
84
66
Sound
7.4
6.5
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
5.0
Calls
7.8
-
Value
9.8
7.5
Price (USD)
$22
$23
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 T32 (2024). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Custom EQ.
- CMF Buds Neo20262 yr newer
- T322024
What differsCMF Buds NeoT32
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Companion app.
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoT32
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $23
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 66
- 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
- -
- 108 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Latency
- -
- 68 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- 22.5 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- 10 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Weight
- -
- 4 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- QCY AilyBuds Clear
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- 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 T32
The QCY T32 offers a budget-friendly true wireless experience with a gentle, warm, and balanced sound profile, making it a solid pick for casual listening. Its open-ear-style fit prioritizes comfort and situational awareness over bass depth, while the IPX5 rating and compact 4g earbuds add everyday practicality. With basic SBC codec support and no ANC, it focuses on simple, reliable performance at an accessible price.
- Pro:Warm, balanced sound signature
- Pro:Very lightweight at 4g per earbud
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Bass lacks weight due to open fit
- Con:Only SBC codec support
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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