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Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs UGREEN HiTune T1: 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
  • UGREEN HiTune T1
HearWiki score
84
56
Sound
7.4
6.2
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
4.0
Calls
7.8
6.5
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$43

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 UGREEN HiTune T1 (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Companion app.

  • CMF Buds Neo20266 yr newer
  • HiTune T12020
What differsCMF Buds NeoHiTune T1

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ.

Specifications

CMF Buds NeoHiTune T1
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$43
HearWiki score
84
56
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
2× 6 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12.4 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Bluetooth
-
5.0
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
-
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
52 h
24 h
Full charge time
10 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 5.5 h
-
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
-
Google Assistant, Siri
Weight
-
4.9 g
Water resistance
-
IPX5
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
-
silicone
Connector
-
USB-C
Balanced connection
-
No
Model code
-
80650
Microphones
4
4
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
-
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

UGREEN HiTune T1

The UGREEN HiTune T1 earbuds offer surprisingly solid performance for their budget price, with a bass-forward sound signature that still handles other frequencies well. They're a practical pick for casual listening and light workouts, thanks to IPX5 water resistance and a comfortable fit, though you'll need to manage without active noise cancellation or multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:Strong bass response for the price
  • Pro:Good microphone quality for calls
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint Bluetooth pairing
  • Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 5 hours

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

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