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Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Sabbat X12 Air Dancer: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Sabbat X12 Air Dancer, 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 X12 Air Dancer
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
7.4
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
9.8
-
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 Sabbat X12 Air Dancer (2022). 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 Neo20264 yr newer
  • X12 Air Dancer2022
What differsCMF Buds NeoX12 Air Dancer

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

CMF Buds NeoX12 Air Dancer
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$30
HearWiki score
84
Not scored
Released
2026
2022
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
2× 14.2 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
12.4 mm
14.2 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
106 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.0
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
-
No
Latency
-
31 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
24 h
Battery incl. case
52 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
Weight
-
4 g
Case weight
-
46 g
Water resistance
-
IPX5
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
No

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 X12 Air Dancer

The Sabbat X12 Air Dancer is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud pair that emphasizes bass and clarity through its large 14.2mm drivers. With Bluetooth 5.0, support for SBC, AAC, and aptX codecs, and a combined 24-hour battery life with the case, it offers solid core performance for its price. Its IPX5 rating makes it suitable for workouts, though it lacks active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:Deep bass and clear treble from large 14.2mm drivers
  • Pro:Long total battery life of 24 hours with charging case
  • Pro:Supports high-quality aptX codec for better wireless audio
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint connection for simultaneous device pairing
  • Con:Physical buttons may be less convenient than touch controls

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