True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty In-Ear 88: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty In-Ear 88, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
True Wireless
TaoTronics SoundLiberty In-Ear 88
Not yet scored
$25
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
- TaoTronics SoundLiberty In-Ear 88
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
7.4
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Noise cancelling
7.8
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Battery
9.0
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Calls
7.8
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Value
9.8
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Price (USD)
$22
$25
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?
Same generation
The Nothing CMF Buds Neo is 6 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 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- CMF Buds Neo20266 yr newer
- SoundLiberty In-Ear 882020
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoSoundLiberty In-Ear 88
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $25
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- 2020
- 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
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- warm
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 25 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- 60 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Case weight
- -
- 42 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX7
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 1
- 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
TaoTronics SoundLiberty In-Ear 88
The TaoTronics SoundLiberty In-Ear 88 earbuds offer active noise cancellation and a wireless design at a budget-friendly price. With 25 hours of total battery life, touch controls, and IPX7 water resistance, they're built for everyday use and workouts. They support SBC and AAC codecs over Bluetooth 5.0, providing a solid entry-level true wireless experience.
- Pro:Active noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Long 25-hour total battery with case
- Pro:IPX7 water resistance for sweat and rain
- Con:Only one microphone per earbud
- Con:No higher-quality codecs beyond AAC
- Con:Limited 10-meter wireless range
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