True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs SoundPEATS Q Buds: 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 Q Buds
45Weak
$30
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 Q Buds
HearWiki score
84
45
Sound
7.4
4.3
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
5.8
Calls
7.8
5.4
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$30
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 SoundPEATS Q Buds (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- CMF Buds Neo20265 yr newer
- Q Buds2021
What differsCMF Buds NeoQ Buds
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
Platform
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoQ Buds
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $30
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 45
- Released
- 2026
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 7 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- 21 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 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
SoundPEATS Q Buds
The SoundPEATS Q Buds are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that prioritize call clarity and practical usability over audio performance. They offer a comfortable fit, wireless charging, and IPX5 water resistance, making them a decent option for everyday calls and light workouts. However, their sound quality falls short compared to other budget competitors, making them better suited for casual listeners rather than audiophiles.
- Pro:Good call quality with 4 microphones
- Pro:Wireless charging support
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for sweat and light rain
- Con:Sound quality is average compared to rivals
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Bluetooth 5.0 without multipoint
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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