True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs Rose Ceramics: 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
Rose Ceramics
66Good
$21
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 6 of 7 measures.
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
- Rose Ceramics
HearWiki score
84
66
Sound
7.4
5.3
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
7.0
Calls
7.8
5.8
Value
9.8
6.4
Price (USD)
$22
$21
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
Both shipped in 2026. These are 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 Neo2026
- Ceramics2026
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoCeramics
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $21
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 66
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- 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
- -
- 32 Ω
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 60 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 15 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 7 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- 40 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Weight
- -
- 4.1 g
- Case weight
- -
- 31.2 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IP54
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 1
- 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
Rose Ceramics
The Rose Ceramics are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that prioritize comfort and solid battery life for the price. They offer reliable Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, multipoint support, and a touch control interface, though they lack active noise cancellation and standout features to differentiate them in a crowded market. Overall, they provide a decent, no-frills listening experience for casual users on a tight budget.
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
- Pro:Good battery life at 7 hours per charge
- Pro:Supports Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Call quality is not particularly clear
- Con:Lacks a distinctive selling point among budget rivals
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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