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Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Tronsmart Sounfii NC 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.

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
  • Tronsmart Sounfii NC 2
HearWiki score
84
74
Sound
7.4
7.3
Noise cancelling
7.8
7.0
Battery
9.0
8.2
Calls
7.8
7.1
Value
9.8
8.7
Price (USD)
$22
$33

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 Tronsmart Sounfii NC 2 (2025). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • CMF Buds Neo20261 yr newer
  • Sounfii NC 22025
What differsCMF Buds NeoSounfii NC 2

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

CMF Buds NeoSounfii NC 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$33
HearWiki score
84
74
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
2× 10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12.4 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Bluetooth
-
6.0
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Battery life
11 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
52 h
40 h
Full charge time
10 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 5.5 h
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
4.5 g
Water resistance
-
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6
Microphone type
-
MEMS
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

Tronsmart Sounfii NC 2

The Tronsmart Sounfii NC 2 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that pack a robust feature set, including hybrid active noise cancellation, LDAC support, and Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint. With up to 10 hours of playback per charge and a total of 40 hours with the case, they're designed for extended listening sessions. The earbuds also feature touch controls, a customizable EQ via the app, and six microphones for clear calls, making them a versatile option for the price.

  • Pro:Strong hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Excellent battery life with the case
  • Pro:LDAC support for high-resolution audio
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Battery life drops to 7.5 hours with ANC on
  • Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive for some users

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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