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Nothing CMF Buds Neo vs Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 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
  • Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2
HearWiki score
84
60
Sound
7.4
5.9
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
3.3
Calls
7.8
6.8
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$32

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 Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds Neo edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • CMF Buds Neo20266 yr newer
  • Mi True Wireless Earphones 22020
What differsCMF Buds NeoMi True Wireless Earphones 2

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

CMF Buds NeoMi True Wireless Earphones 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$22
$32
HearWiki score
84
60
Released
2026
2020
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
-
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Bluetooth
-
5.0
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
-
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
4 h
Battery incl. case
52 h
14 h
Full charge time
10 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 5.5 h
-
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Weight
-
4.5 g
Case weight
-
50 g
Water resistance
-
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
2
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

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2

These true wireless earbuds pack 14.2mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.0 with LHDC support, aiming to deliver solid sound for a budget price. They offer around four hours of playback per charge, with a total of 14 hours when using the charging case. Touch controls and IPX4 sweat resistance add convenience for daily use, though they lack active noise cancellation and app support.

  • Pro:Large 14.2mm drivers for enhanced sound
  • Pro:Supports LHDC codec for high-quality audio
  • Pro:Lightweight design at 4.5g per earbud
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 4 hours per charge
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging support

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

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