CMF Buds Neo

Are you looking for affordable earbuds with ANC, long battery life, and a practical design? Then the CMF Buds Neo could be an interesting option in the budget TWS segment.

CMF Buds Neo Overview

Design and Audio

The CMF Buds Neo feature a familiar stem-style design with an in-ear fit, available in Black, White, and Dark Blue color options. The earbuds have an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, while the charging case carries an IPX2 rating. The case also gets CMF's signature physical Smart Dial on the side, which adds a distinctive touch and can be used to control certain functions.

For audio, these earbuds pack a 12.4mm dynamic driver with a titanium-coated PET dome and a PEEK + PU surround. They support AAC and SBC codecs and offer custom EQ and static Spatial Audio through the Nothing X app. For calls, the earbuds use four HD microphones, with two on each earbud, alongside Clear Voice Technology for improved voice pickup.

Features and the rest

The CMF Buds Neo offer up to 35dB of Active Noise Cancellation, with three manual ANC levels and an Adaptive ANC mode. They also support dual connection, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, and a low-latency gaming mode. The earbuds can be customized through the Nothing X app, which also provides access to EQ settings and other audio controls.

For connectivity, the Buds Neo use Bluetooth 6.0 and are compatible with a range of smartphones and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Each earbud houses a 45mAh battery, while the charging case packs a 460mAh cell. The earbuds can provide up to 11 hours of playback on a single charge, extending to up to 52 hours with the charging case when ANC is turned off. With ANC enabled, the total playback time drops to up to 30 hours. They also support fast charging, providing up to 5.5 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge.

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