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Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Sabbat X11 Mini: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Sabbat X11 Mini, 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
  • Sabbat X11 Mini
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
7.4
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$33

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 Sabbat X11 Mini (2017). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • CMF Buds Neo20269 yr newer
  • X11 Mini2017
What differsCMF Buds NeoX11 Mini

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Specifications

CMF Buds NeoX11 Mini
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$33
HearWiki score
84
Not scored
Released
2026
2017
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12.4 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Bluetooth
-
4.2
Codecs
-
SBC
Multipoint pairing
-
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
52 h
24 h
Full charge time
10 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 5.5 h
-
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Siri
Weight
-
5 g
Water resistance
-
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
-
Microphones
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

Sabbat X11 Mini

The Sabbat X11 Mini offers a lightweight, compact true wireless design with a total battery life of up to 10 hours when including the charging case. It uses dynamic drivers and supports SBC codecs over Bluetooth 4.2, with IPX4 water resistance for basic protection. Controls are button-based, and there's no active noise cancellation or app support.

  • Pro:Very lightweight at just 5g per earbud
  • Pro:IPX4 water resistance for sweat and light rain
  • Pro:Simple button controls for easy operation
  • Con:Limited to SBC codec and Bluetooth 4.2
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ

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