True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs Soundcore P30i: 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
Soundcore P30i
69Good
$36
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
- Soundcore P30i
HearWiki score
84
69
Sound
7.4
5.9
Noise cancelling
7.8
5.6
Battery
9.0
8.1
Calls
7.8
5.7
Value
9.8
8.8
Price (USD)
$22
$36
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
The Nothing CMF Buds Neo is 2 years newer, but it is 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 Neo20262 yr newer
- P30i2024
Level on: ANC type, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoP30i
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $36
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 69
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.4
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 10 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 7 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- 45 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- 60 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- -
- 10 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IP54
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- 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
Soundcore P30i
The Soundcore P30i earbuds offer a strong mix of budget-friendly features, including adaptive noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity, and a long total battery life with the case. Their sound leans bass-forward, making them an enjoyable pick for everyday listening rather than a neutral or audiophile-tuned option. With app support and a practical design, they deliver solid value for the price.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC at a budget price
- Pro:Multipoint connection for seamless device switching
- Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
- Con:Bass-heavy sound may not suit purists
- Con:ANC is decent but not class-leading
- Con:Call quality is only average
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
Compare something else
Swap either side out, or start again from the picker.