True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs SoundPEATS TrueFree 2: 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 TrueFree 2
64Good
$13
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
- SoundPEATS TrueFree 2
HearWiki score
84
64
Sound
7.4
6.2
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
3.5
Calls
7.8
3.8
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$13
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 TrueFree 2 (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Custom EQ and Companion app.
- CMF Buds Neo20266 yr newer
- TrueFree 22020
What differsCMF Buds NeoTrueFree 2
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoTrueFree 2
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $13
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 64
- Released
- 2026
- 2020
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- 6 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- 6 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 102 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 4 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- 20 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX7
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 2
- 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 TrueFree 2
The SoundPEATS TrueFree 2 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds designed for active use, offering a secure fit and a bass-heavy sound signature that suits workouts. They provide basic wireless functionality with IPX7 water resistance, making them a practical choice for exercise, though they lack advanced features like noise cancellation or app support.
- Pro:Secure, stable fit for sports
- Pro:Punchy, bass-forward sound
- Pro:IPX7 water resistance
- Con:Short battery life per charge
- Con:No noise cancellation
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC only)
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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