True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs UGREEN HiTune T2: 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
UGREEN HiTune T2
50Average
$33
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
- UGREEN HiTune T2
HearWiki score
84
50
Sound
7.4
4.9
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
3.5
Calls
7.8
4.0
Value
9.8
-
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?
Same generation
The Nothing CMF Buds Neo is 5 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Nothing CMF Buds Neo adds Companion app. For 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- CMF Buds Neo20265 yr newer
- HiTune T22021
What differsCMF Buds NeoHiTune T2
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ.
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoHiTune T2
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $33
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 50
- Released
- 2026
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- 14.2 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- 14.2 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 102 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Latency
- -
- 60 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 4 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- 20 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- 15 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- -
- 5.4 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- USB-C
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Mic sensitivity
- -
- -38 dBV
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- No
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 T2
The UGREEN HiTune T2 earbuds pack a broad set of features into a very affordable package, including active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and IPX5 water resistance. They deliver a balanced, pleasant sound for the price, though their secure fit and average battery life are notable trade-offs. Overall, they are a solid budget pick for everyday listening rather than a premium audio experience.
- Pro:Excellent value for the price
- Pro:Active noise cancellation and wireless charging included
- Pro:Lightweight with IPX5 water resistance
- Con:Fit can be unstable, especially during activity
- Con:Battery life is only around 4 hours per charge
- Con:No multipoint connection or transparency mode
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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