True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs Soul S-MICRO10: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Soul S-MICRO10, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
True Wireless
Soul S-MICRO10
Not yet scored
$16
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
- Soul S-MICRO10
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
7.4
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Noise cancelling
7.8
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Battery
9.0
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Calls
7.8
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Value
9.8
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Price (USD)
$22
$16
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
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
- S-MICRO10Year unknown
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoS-MICRO10
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $16
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- -
- Availability
- Sold new
- Availability unknown
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Latency
- -
- 60 ms
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- -
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- 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
Soul S-MICRO10
The SOUL S-MICRO10 true wireless earbuds deliver a dependable wireless listening experience with notably low latency, making them a solid pick for gaming, music, and calls. They combine a comfortable, stable fit with long battery life and easy touch controls, all at a very budget-friendly price point. The IPX4 rating adds basic sweat and splash resistance for everyday use.
- Pro:Very low latency for gaming and video
- Pro:Long 8-hour battery life per charge
- Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Sound quality may lack detail
- Con:IPX4 rating is only splash-proof
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