The third member of the Neo family, the CMF Buds Neo , looks to bring a well-tested combination of style, useful features and good audio at an even more accessible price than its predecessor. At ₹1,999, the Buds Neo comes with features such as ANC, dual connectivity and a Nothing X app, making them an interesting option in the budget TWS segment.
Design and Fit
The CMF Buds Neo continues the brand’s familiar design language with a square charging case, rounded corners and a matte finish. The rotating ring in the corner now doubles as a lanyard attachment, while the USB Type-C port and LED indicator keep things simple. Switching between a laptop and a phone does require manually pausing the playback, but the feature remains useful. That should be more than enough for most users.
Bluetooth 6, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair and dual connectivity make the Buds Neo versatile. Battery life is rated at up to 52 hours with the case and ANC off, while a 10-minute charge can provide around five hours of playback.
The CMF Buds Neo gets the important things right. They offer good sound, effective ANC, comfortable design, reliable connectivity and impressive battery life without stretching the budget.
