Neckband
Aukey EP-B40
Not yet scored
$24
Full review dataAukey EP-B40 vs Nothing CMF Neckband Pro: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Aukey EP-B40 vs Nothing CMF Neckband Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Neckband
Nothing CMF Neckband Pro
77Great
$22
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Nothing CMF Neckband Pro leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- Aukey EP-B40
- Nothing CMF Neckband Pro
HearWiki score
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77
Sound
-
7.1
Noise cancelling
-
7.4
Battery
-
8.7
Calls
-
7.5
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$24
$22
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?
New platform
Nothing CMF Neckband Pro (2024) against Aukey EP-B40 (2017). The Nothing CMF Neckband Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.1 and Top codec LDAC against aptX. It also adds USB-C and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.
- EP-B402017
- CMF Neckband Pro20247 yr newer
What differsEP-B40CMF Neckband Pro
- Bluetooth
- 4.1
- 5.3
- Top codec
- aptX
- LDAC
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
EP-B40CMF Neckband Pro
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $24
- $22
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 77
- Released
- 2017
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 8 mm dynamic
- 13.6 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 8 mm
- 13.6 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 95 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 4.1
- 5.3
- Codecs
- aptX
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 37 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 17 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 30 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 18 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- both
- Weight
- 13 g
- 29.6 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 5
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- cVc 6.0
- ENC
What reviewers said
Aukey EP-B40
The Aukey EP-B40 is a budget-friendly wireless neckband designed for everyday listening and calls. It offers aptX support for better audio quality over Bluetooth 4.1 and an IPX4 rating for light sweat and rain resistance. With a lightweight 13g build and dual mics featuring cVc 6.0 noise reduction, it aims to be a practical, portable option for commuters and gym-goers.
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Supports aptX for improved wireless audio
- Pro:IPX4 water resistance for workouts
- Con:Only 8 hours of battery life
- Con:No USB-C charging
- Con:Bluetooth 4.1 is older, not the latest standard
Nothing CMF Neckband Pro
The CMF Neckband Pro is a budget-friendly neckband that packs hybrid ANC, LDAC support, and Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint into a lightweight 29.6g design. Its 13.6mm dynamic driver delivers bass-forward sound, while the 37-hour total battery (17 with ANC) and IP55 rating make it a versatile daily companion. With five mics for calls and app-based EQ, it offers strong value for its price point.
- Pro:Long battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:LDAC codec support for high-res audio
- Con:Bass-heavy tuning may not suit neutral listeners
- Con:No wireless charging despite USB-C
- Con:ANC battery life drops significantly to 17 hours
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