True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs SoundPEATS C30: 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
SoundPEATS C30
72Good
$39
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
- SoundPEATS C30
HearWiki score
84
72
Sound
7.4
7.1
Noise cancelling
7.8
6.6
Battery
9.0
8.5
Calls
7.8
6.6
Value
9.8
9.1
Price (USD)
$22
$39
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
Both shipped in 2026. The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.
- CMF Buds Neo2026
- C302026
What differsCMF Buds NeoC30
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
Platform
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoC30
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $39
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 72
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- 12 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 18 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 116 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 10 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- 52 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- 10 min → 3 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- -
- 4.6 g
- Case weight
- -
- 43.6 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IP54
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 6
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI 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
SoundPEATS C30
The SoundPEATS C30 are budget true wireless earbuds that pack an impressive feature list, including hybrid ANC, LDAC support, Bluetooth 6.0, and multipoint connectivity. They deliver a comfortable fit with a warm, slightly cave-like sound signature, and offer solid battery life with the charging case. While the noise cancelling is usable but not class-leading, overall they represent strong value for everyday listening.
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:LDAC support and Bluetooth 6.0
- Con:ANC performance lags behind some rivals
- Con:Sound can feel a bit cave-like
- Con:Real-world battery with ANC shorter than claim
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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