True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs Wavefun MiniBuds: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Wavefun MiniBuds, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
True Wireless
Wavefun MiniBuds
Not yet scored
$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
- Wavefun MiniBuds
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
7.4
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
9.8
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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 Wavefun MiniBuds (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- CMF Buds Neo20265 yr newer
- MiniBuds2021
What differsCMF Buds NeoMiniBuds
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
Platform
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoMiniBuds
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $20
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- 11 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- 11 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- AAC
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 15 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- -
- Wavefun XBuds
- 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
Wavefun MiniBuds
The Wavefun MiniBuds are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that prioritize simplicity and reliable wireless performance. With Bluetooth 5.3 and AAC support, they deliver stable audio streaming, while the 11mm dynamic driver aims to provide punchy bass. Offering up to 15 hours of total playback, these earbuds are designed for casual listening without the complexity of active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Compact and lightweight design for everyday portability
- Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- Pro:AAC codec support for better audio quality on compatible devices
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to AAC codec, no aptX or LDAC
- Con:Battery life may be shorter than some competitors
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