True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs TOZO T33: 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
TOZO T33
63Good
$35
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
- TOZO T33
HearWiki score
84
63
Sound
7.4
6.5
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
7.5
Calls
7.8
-
Value
9.8
8.0
Price (USD)
$22
$35
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 TOZO T33 (2024). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- CMF Buds Neo20262 yr newer
- T332024
What differsCMF Buds NeoT33
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
Platform
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoT33
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $35
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 63
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- 12 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.4
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 3 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- -
- 5.1 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- -
- TOZO Crystal Pods
- 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
TOZO T33
The TOZO T33 is an affordable true wireless earbud focused on everyday comfort and awareness rather than noise isolation. It offers a lightweight, secure fit with IPX5 protection, Bluetooth 5.4, and a compact case that extends total playback to 40 hours. Sound is decent for the price, with a 12mm driver and AAC support making it a practical budget pick for casual listening.
- Pro:Very lightweight at 5.1g per bud
- Pro:Long total battery life with case (40 hours)
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Battery life per charge is short at 3 hours
- Con:No wireless charging
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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