
Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Taksar Sport Buds: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Taksar Sport Buds, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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
- Taksar Sport Buds
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?
The Nothing CMF Buds Neo is 5 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. For 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- CMF Buds Neo20265 yr newer
- Sport Buds2021
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $28
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- -
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- both
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- ATACS Sport Earbuds
- Microphones
- 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
Taksar Sport Buds
The Taksar Sport Buds are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds designed for active use, offering Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and a solid 7.5-hour battery life. They come with a built-in equalizer and app support for sound customization, plus convenient USB-C charging and on-ear controls. These are a practical pick for casual listeners seeking basic features at a low price.
- Pro:Affordable price point
- Pro:Custom EQ and app support
- Pro:USB-C charging
- Con:No active noise cancellation mentioned
- Con:Older Bluetooth 5.0 version
- Con:Basic design may not suit all tastes
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