CCICITA S2 Neckband Bluetooth Headphones, 90H Playtime, Review

The CCICITA S2 neckband scores in the 89th percentile for connectivity thanks to Bluetooth 5.3, and it's built well. But its sound and mic quality are below average. Buy it for the secure fit and TF card slot, not for audiophile sound or clear calls.

The CCICITA S2 is a $27 neckband headphone that makes one big promise: 90 hours of battery life. That's the headline, and it's a huge number. But in our database, that claim puts its battery performance in just the 13th percentile for this category, which tells you something about how wild battery claims have gotten. What you're really getting is a solidly built, comfortable neckband with Bluetooth 5.3 and some handy extras like TF card support and a low-latency game mode.

Let's talk about where this thing actually shines. Its connectivity score lands in the 89th percentile, thanks to that modern Bluetooth 5.3 chip. Pairing is fast and the connection is stable. Build quality and comfort are also high points, sitting in the 85th and 79th percentiles respectively. The neckband feels durable and the earpieces are light and secure for workouts. The sound, however, is a different story. It scores in the 40th percentile, meaning the 10mm drivers are fine for podcasts and casual listening, but don't expect rich, detailed audio. The microphone performance is even weaker at the 34th percentile, which lines up with its dismal 'calls' score of 17.2 out of 100. If you take a lot of calls, look elsewhere.

At $27, the S2 is firmly in the budget neckband arena. You're paying for the physical form factor, the reliable Bluetooth 5.3, and the unique TF card slot. The sound and mic quality you get for that price are about what you'd expect. It's not the absolute cheapest, but if you specifically want a neckband with modern connectivity and offline playback, it's a reasonable ask. Just don't buy it expecting premium audio or to win any conference calls.

Compared to true wireless earbuds at this price, like the CMF Buds Pro 2 or Nothing Ear (a), the S2 offers the inherent benefit of never losing an earbud and having that battery pack around your neck. However, those competitors typically offer better sound quality and more features like ANC. Against other neckbands, the S2's Bluetooth 5.3 and TF card support give it an edge in connectivity and versatility over older models, but its audio performance likely trails behind more established brands like JBL in their Tune series. It's a trade-off: maximum convenience and a few niche features versus better overall sound.

Skip the CCICITA S2 if you need reliable headphones for voice or video calls. Its microphone performance is in the bottom third of all products we track. Also, audio purists should look elsewhere, as its 40th percentile sound score means you're compromising on quality. Finally, if you hate the neckband form factor, this obviously isn't for you—consider true wireless buds instead.

The CCICITA S2 is a classic case of 'know what you're buying.' We can recommend it if you're specifically after a comfortable, well-connected neckband for workouts or commutes, and you'll use the TF card feature. Its build and connectivity scores are legitimately good. But if your priorities are sound quality, call clarity, or the absolute best battery life, its mediocre percentiles tell the real story. For $27, it does a few things very well and several things just okay.