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Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Realme Buds T100: 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Nothing CMF Buds Neo
  • Realme Buds T100
HearWiki score
84
60
Sound
7.4
5.6
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
5.9
Calls
7.8
5.4
Value
9.8
4.8
Price (USD)
$22
$30

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 Realme Buds T100 (2022). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • CMF Buds Neo20264 yr newer
  • Buds T1002022
What differsCMF Buds NeoBuds T100

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
None

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

Specifications

CMF Buds NeoBuds T100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$30
HearWiki score
84
60
Released
2026
2022
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12.4 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
-
104 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.3
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
-
No
Latency
-
88 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
52 h
28 h
Full charge time
10 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
Voice assistant
-
Google Assistant
Weight
-
4 g
Case weight
-
34 g
Water resistance
-
IPX5
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
2
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
-
cVc 8.0

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

Realme Buds T100

The Realme Buds T100 are a budget-friendly pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver punchy, clear audio with a strong bass presence for the price. They offer a comfortable, compact fit, solid battery life of up to 28 hours with the case, and IPX5 water resistance, making them a practical everyday choice. While they lack active noise cancellation, they support SBC and AAC codecs, touch controls, and a custom EQ via the companion app.

  • Pro:Strong value for the price
  • Pro:Punchy bass with clear overall sound
  • Pro:Long battery life (up to 28 hours with case)
  • Con:Small soundstage
  • Con:Harder silicone ear tips
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

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

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