True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs Skullcandy Indy Evo: 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
Skullcandy Indy Evo
56Average
$33
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 7 of 7 measures.
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
- Skullcandy Indy Evo
HearWiki score
84
56
Sound
7.4
5.2
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
4.3
Calls
7.8
4.6
Value
9.8
6.3
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 Skullcandy Indy Evo (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- CMF Buds Neo20266 yr newer
- Indy Evo2020
What differsCMF Buds NeoIndy Evo
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
Platform
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoIndy Evo
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $33
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 56
- Released
- 2026
- 2020
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- 6 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- 6 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 105 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 6 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- 30 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- 60 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Water resistance
- -
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 1
- 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
Skullcandy Indy Evo
The Skullcandy Indy Evo are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that deliver competent sound and a secure, comfortable fit, making them a practical choice for everyday use and workouts. They offer a solid total battery life of 30 hours with the charging case and basic IP55 water resistance, though their feature set is limited compared to pricier rivals. Overall, they provide fair value for the price, but their plasticky build and basic controls prevent them from standing out in a crowded market.
- Pro:Good total battery life with charging case
- Pro:Secure and comfortable fit for exercise
- Pro:Decent sound quality for the price
- Con:Plasticky, cheap-feeling build
- Con:Limited EQ and app features
- Con:No aptX or AAC codec support
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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