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Nothing CMF Neckband Pro vs OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition: 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.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Nothing CMF Neckband Pro leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Nothing CMF Neckband Pro
  • OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition
HearWiki score
77
61
Sound
7.1
6.3
Noise cancelling
7.4
-
Battery
8.7
6.8
Calls
7.5
6.2
Value
9.2
7.3
Price (USD)
$22
$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 OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition (2021). The Nothing CMF Neckband Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • CMF Neckband Pro20243 yr newer
  • Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition2021
What differsCMF Neckband ProBullets Wireless Z Bass Edition

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
LDAC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

CMF Neckband ProBullets Wireless Z Bass Edition
Type
Neckband
Neckband
Price (USD)
$22
$22
HearWiki score
77
61
Released
2024
2021
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
13.6 mm dynamic
2× 9.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13.6 mm
9.2 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
100 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
37 h
17 h
Battery life (ANC on)
17 h
-
Full charge time
30 min
10 min
Quick charge
10 min → 18 h
10 min → 10 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
both
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
29.6 g
26 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
-
USB-C
Microphones
5
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

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

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition is an affordable neckband-style wireless earphone that offers solid battery life and quick charging for the price. It features Bluetooth 5.0 with multipoint support, an IP55 rating for sweat and water resistance, and a lightweight design. While bass response is not exceptionally powerful, it delivers balanced audio with AAC codec support for a good value in its budget segment. Its 17-hour battery and 10-minute quick charge make it a practical daily companion, though it lacks active noise cancellation and wireless charging.

  • Pro:Long 17-hour battery life
  • Pro:Fast charging via USB-C
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.0 connection
  • Con:Bass not as strong as expected
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging support

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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