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Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Soundcore Sport X10: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Nothing CMF Buds Neo comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Nothing CMF Buds Neo - Outstanding overall at around $22.

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
  • Soundcore Sport X10
HearWiki score
85
69
Sound
7.4
6.9
Noise cancelling
7.8
5.3
Battery
9.0
6.6
Calls
7.8
6.4
Value
9.8
4.8
Price (USD)
$22
$80

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 Soundcore Sport X10 (2022). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • CMF Buds Neo20264 yr newer
  • Sport X102022
What differsCMF Buds NeoSport X10

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

CMF Buds NeoSport X10
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$80
HearWiki score
85
69
Released
2026
2022
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
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
113 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.2
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
-
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
6 h
Battery incl. case
52 h
32 h
Full charge time
10 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 5.5 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Controls
-
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
4.4 g
Case weight
-
40.4 g
Water resistance
-
IPX7
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
-
wind reduction

What reviewers said

Nothing CMF Buds Neo

The Nothing CMF Buds Neo deliver impressive value in the budget true wireless segment, combining punchy bass-heavy sound, effective adaptive noise cancellation, and long battery life in a lightweight design. While they lack premium features like wear detection and have a gimmicky spatial audio mode, their strong performance and app support make them a solid pick for the price.

  • Pro:Punchy, bass-forward sound with loud output
  • Pro:Surprisingly effective adaptive ANC for the price
  • Pro:Excellent battery life with 52 hours total including case
  • Con:No wear detection sensor
  • Con:Spatial audio mode feels gimmicky and adds little
  • Con:Audio can distort at very high volumes

Soundcore Sport X10

The Soundcore Sport X10 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds built for workouts, featuring a secure hook design, IPX7 waterproofing, and a bass-heavy sound profile. They offer active noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and solid battery life, though their audio refinement and control scheme have some limitations. Overall, they deliver good value for fitness-focused listeners who prioritize durability and fit over premium features.

  • Pro:Secure, comfortable fit with ear hooks for intense exercise
  • Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating for sweat and rain resistance
  • Pro:Strong bass response and energetic sound signature
  • Con:No touch controls, relying on physical buttons
  • Con:Lacks aptX codec and wireless charging support
  • Con:Noise cancellation is not as strong as pricier rivals

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

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