Neckband
Aukey EP-B40S
Not yet scored
$24
Full review dataAukey EP-B40S vs Nothing CMF Neckband Pro: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Aukey EP-B40S 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-B40S
- 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?
Half a step newer
Nothing CMF Neckband Pro (2024) against Aukey EP-B40S (2017). The Nothing CMF Neckband Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against aptX. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.
- EP-B40S2017
- CMF Neckband Pro20247 yr newer
What differsEP-B40SCMF Neckband Pro
- Top codec
- aptX
- LDAC
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing.
Specifications
EP-B40SCMF Neckband Pro
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $24
- $22
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 77
- Released
- 2017
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- -
- 13.6 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 13.6 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- AAC, aptX
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- 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
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 5
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- cVc
- ENC
What reviewers said
Aukey EP-B40S
The Aukey EP-B40S is a lightweight wireless neckband headphone designed for portable listening and calls. It offers solid battery life, support for both AAC and aptX codecs, and includes dual microphones with cVc noise reduction for clearer conversations. Its IPX4 rating makes it suitable for workouts or light rain, while multipoint connectivity adds convenience for multitaskers.
- Pro:Lightweight at just 13 grams
- Pro:Supports both AAC and aptX codecs
- Pro:Multipoint pairing for two devices
- Con:Battery life is modest at 8 hours
- Con:No active noise cancellation for music
- Con:Charging takes 90 minutes, which is average
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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