Neckband
Nothing CMF Neckband Pro
77Great
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Neckband Pro vs TaoTronics TT-BH16: 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
TaoTronics TT-BH16
52Average
$21
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-BH16
HearWiki score
77
52
Sound
7.1
4.5
Noise cancelling
7.4
-
Battery
8.7
6.0
Calls
7.5
4.5
Value
9.2
3.0
Price (USD)
$22
$21
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
TaoTronics TT-BH16 (2026) against Nothing CMF Neckband Pro (2024). The Nothing CMF Neckband Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against aptX.
- CMF Neckband Pro2024
- TT-BH1620262 yr newer
What differsCMF Neckband ProTT-BH16
- Top codec
- LDAC
- aptX
Platform
Specifications
CMF Neckband ProTT-BH16
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $21
- HearWiki score
- 77
- 52
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 13.6 mm dynamic
- 2× driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 13.6 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 37 h
- 7 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 17 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 30 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 18 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- both
- -
- Weight
- 29.6 g
- 14.6 g
- Water resistance
- IP55
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- 5
- 1
- 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
TaoTronics TT-BH16
The TaoTronics TT-BH16 is a budget-friendly wireless neckband earphone that combines Bluetooth convenience with active noise cancellation. It features a comfortable in-ear fit with soft tips, an inline mic for calls, and supports aptX for better audio quality. With a quick charge time and a lightweight design, it's a practical choice for everyday listening on the go.
- Pro:Active noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Supports aptX for improved wireless audio
- Pro:Very lightweight at just 14.6g
- Con:Battery life is modest at 7 hours
- Con:Only one microphone for calls
- Con:Limited range of 10 meters
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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