Budget earbuds usually make you pick one thing to go without either the sound is decent but there’s no ANC(Active Noise Cancellation) or the battery lasts all week but calls sound like you’re underwater. The CMF Buds Neo, priced at just ₹1,999 , is trying to be the exception. It’s got noise cancellation, a fairly large 12.4mm driver, and a battery that claims to run for over two days on a single charge specs you’d normally expect from something twice the price. So does it actually deliver, or is this just another good-looking budget bud riding on hype?
August 22, 2026 :Pre-orders reportedly open in India
August 26, 2026 : Official sales go live in India
Rating:8/10
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
| Playback (ANC off) | Up to 52 hrs total |
| Playback (ANC on) | Up to 30 hrs total |
| Fast charge | 10 min = 5.5 hrs |
Noise & Mic
| Noise Cancellation | Yes — Active Noise Cancellation up to 35dB |
| ANC | Adaptive mode, three manual levels |
| Mics | 4 HD mics, Clear Voice Tech |
Build & Comfort
| Case design | Square, two-tone case with a circular dial and lanyard hole |
| Colors | Black, White, Dark Blue |
Controls
| Type | Touch controls, app-customizable |
| Pros | Cons |
| Big driver, good EQ options | No aptX/LDAC |
| Latest BT, dual-pairing | Limited codec support |
| Long runtime, fast charge | ANC halves battery |
| Strong ANC, clear calls | Weak on sharp sudden noise |
| Sweat resistant, sturdy case | Case only IPX2 |
| Customizable gestures | Dial function unclear |