Neckband
Nothing CMF Neckband Pro
77Great
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Neckband Pro vs TaoTronics TT-BH026: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Neckband Pro vs TaoTronics TT-BH026, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Neckband
TaoTronics TT-BH026
Not yet scored
$20
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 6 of 7 measures.
- Nothing CMF Neckband Pro
- TaoTronics TT-BH026
HearWiki score
77
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Sound
7.1
-
Noise cancelling
7.4
-
Battery
8.7
-
Calls
7.5
-
Value
9.2
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Price (USD)
$22
$20
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
TaoTronics TT-BH026 (2026) against Nothing CMF Neckband Pro (2024). The Nothing CMF Neckband Pro is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.
- CMF Neckband Pro2024
- TT-BH02620262 yr newer
What differsCMF Neckband ProTT-BH026
- Top codec
- LDAC
- SBC
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing.
Specifications
CMF Neckband ProTT-BH026
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $20
- HearWiki score
- 77
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 13.6 mm dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 13.6 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 37 h
- 8 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 17 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 30 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 18 h
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- hybrid
- none
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- both
- buttons
- Weight
- 29.6 g
- 14 g
- Water resistance
- IP55
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Microphones
- 5
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- ENC
- cVc 6.0
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
TaoTronics TT-BH026
These lightweight wireless neckband earphones deliver a secure fit with ear hooks and offer straightforward button controls. They provide Bluetooth multipoint connectivity and a quick charge feature, making them a budget-friendly option for everyday listening.
- Pro:Very lightweight at 14g
- Pro:Bluetooth multipoint support
- Pro:Quick charge: 10 min for 2 hours
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to SBC codec
- Con:Micro USB charging (not USB-C)
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