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Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Shanling MTW60: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Shanling MTW60, 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
  • Shanling MTW60
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
7.4
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$35

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 Shanling MTW60 (2024). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • CMF Buds Neo20262 yr newer
  • MTW602024
What differsCMF Buds NeoMTW60

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

CMF Buds NeoMTW60
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$35
HearWiki score
84
Not scored
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
Sound signature
-
warm
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
103 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.3
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
-
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
52 h
22 h
Full charge time
10 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 5.5 h
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
3 g
Water resistance
-
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
2
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

Shanling MTW60

The Shanling MTW60 are budget true wireless earbuds that pack hybrid active noise cancellation and a 13mm dynamic driver into a lightweight design. With Bluetooth 5.3, touch controls, and IPX4 water resistance, they offer solid everyday functionality, though battery life is modest at around five hours per charge with ANC enabled. The compact case extends total playback to 22 hours, making them a practical pick for casual listening on the go.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:IPX4 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:Battery life is limited to 5 hours with ANC
  • Con:No aptX or LDAC support, only SBC/AAC
  • Con:No multipoint connectivity

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

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