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Nothing CMF Neckband Pro vs OPPO Enco M31: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Neckband Pro vs OPPO Enco M31, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • OPPO Enco M31
HearWiki score
77
-
Sound
7.1
-
Noise cancelling
7.4
-
Battery
8.7
-
Calls
7.5
-
Value
9.2
-
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 OPPO Enco M31 (2020). The Nothing CMF Neckband Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • CMF Neckband Pro20244 yr newer
  • Enco M312020
What differsCMF Neckband ProEnco M31

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

CMF Neckband ProEnco M31
Type
Neckband
Neckband
Price (USD)
$22
$22
HearWiki score
77
Not scored
Released
2024
2020
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
13.6 mm dynamic
9.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13.6 mm
9.2 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
-
101.9 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
37 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
17 h
12 h
Full charge time
30 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 18 h
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
both
-
Weight
29.6 g
22 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
5
1
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
ENC
noise-cancelling mic

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

OPPO Enco M31

The OPPO Enco M31 are affordable wireless neckband earphones that stand out with LDAC support for high-resolution audio streaming. They offer a balanced sound profile with a Bass Mode toggle, IPX5 water resistance, and a lightweight design, making them a solid budget choice for everyday listening and calls.

  • Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable neckband design
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts and outdoor use
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 12 hours
  • Con:Single microphone may limit call quality in noisy environments

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