True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs Tiso i5: 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
Tiso i5
44Weak
$20
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
- Tiso i5
HearWiki score
84
44
Sound
7.4
5.9
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
3.5
Calls
7.8
5.8
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$20
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 Tiso i5 (2019). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Feedback.
- CMF Buds Neo20267 yr newer
- i52019
What differsCMF Buds Neoi5
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Feedback
Platform
Specifications
CMF Buds Neoi5
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $20
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 44
- Released
- 2026
- 2019
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- 6 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- 6 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- warm
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 4 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- 28 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- feedback
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 1
- 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
Tiso i5
The Tiso i5 is a compact and budget-friendly true wireless earbud that stands out for its excellent call quality and warm, pleasant sound. Its tiny case adds to its portability, making it a solid option for those seeking an affordable everyday pair. While it offers active noise cancellation, its overall performance is modest, reflecting its low price point.
- Pro:Excellent call quality for the price
- Pro:Very compact and portable design
- Pro:Warm and pleasant sound signature
- Con:Battery life is limited at 4 hours
- Con:No multipoint connection support
- Con:ANC is basic feedback type 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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