Neckband
Mpow 025C
60Average
$24
Full review dataMpow 025C vs Nothing CMF Neckband Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Nothing CMF Neckband Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 77. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Nothing CMF Neckband Pro - Great overall at around $22.
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.
- Mpow 025C
- Nothing CMF Neckband Pro
HearWiki score
60
77
Sound
5.5
7.1
Noise cancelling
-
7.4
Battery
5.7
8.7
Calls
5.4
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
Mpow 025C (2026) against Nothing CMF Neckband Pro (2024). The Nothing CMF Neckband Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance (IP55).
- 025C20262 yr newer
- CMF Neckband Pro2024
What differs025CCMF Neckband Pro
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- Not rated
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
025CCMF Neckband Pro
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $24
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 60
- 77
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2× driver
- 13.6 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 13.6 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 13 h
- 37 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 17 h
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- 30 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 18 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- both
- Weight
- 34 g
- 29.6 g
- Water resistance
- none
- IP55
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 5
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- cVc 6.0
- ENC
What reviewers said
Mpow 025C
The Mpow 025C is an affordable neckband-style headphone that offers a lightweight, portable design and the flexibility of both wireless and wired listening. It prioritizes convenience for calls with cVc 6.0 noise reduction for the single microphone, but its sound quality and build are basic, reflecting its budget price. With roughly 13 hours of battery life, it's a serviceable backup option rather than a primary audio device.
- Pro:Very lightweight at 34g for easy portability
- Pro:Long 13-hour battery life for a budget neckband
- Pro:Built-in cVc 6.0 reduces background noise during calls
- Con:Lacks active noise cancellation or any water resistance
- Con:Sound quality is only average for the price
- Con:Plastic build feels less durable
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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