Oraimo Necklace 5 Review: Price, Specs, Features and Use Cases

The Oraimo Necklace 5 is designed for people who like the convenience of wireless earphones but don't necessarily want completely separate earbuds that can easily be misplaced. Instead, you get a neckband-style design with active noise cancellation, up to 40 hours of playback, vibration alerts for calls, Sound360 spatial audio, magnetic earbuds, dual-device connectivity and Bluetooth 5.4. At a current promotional price of ₦31,000 from Oraimo Nigeria, it also sits in an interesting position between basic wireless neckbands and considerably more expensive true wireless ANC earbuds.

But is the Necklace 5 actually worth buying?

Oraimo Necklace 5 Specifications

Up to 30dB Active Noise Cancellation

One of the biggest upgrades offered by the Necklace 5 is active noise cancellation. Its ANC system can reduce environmental noise by up to 30dB, helping make music and other audio easier to hear in noisy environments. This could be useful when you're commuting, sitting in a busy office, travelling or trying to concentrate somewhere with repetitive background noise. Don't expect complete silence. ANC generally works best against continuous low-frequency sounds rather than every nearby conversation or sudden noise.

But having ANC on a neckband selling for around ₦31,000 significantly increases its usefulness for commuters and frequent travellers.

Vibration Alerts Mean You're Less Likely to Miss Calls

The Personalized Vibration Alert is probably the Necklace 5's most distinctive practical feature. Oraimo has placed a vibration motor inside the neckband. When an important call arrives, the band can physically vibrate around your neck rather than relying solely on a ringtone. Think about working somewhere noisy where your phone is inside your pocket or bag. You might not hear the ringtone, particularly if you're not currently wearing the earbuds in your ears. The neckband's vibration provides another way of getting your attention.

This makes the Necklace 5 particularly attractive for people who receive frequent work calls.

40-Hour Battery Life

Battery life is one area where neckbands still have a major advantage over many true wireless earbuds. The Necklace 5 contains a 260mAh battery and Oraimo rates it for:

Even with ANC enabled, 28 hours is substantial. Someone listening for four hours per day could theoretically go around a week between charges under ideal conditions.

Real-world results will vary depending on volume, calls, ANC and environmental conditions, but the headline endurance makes the Necklace 5 particularly suitable for people who dislike constantly charging their earphones.

10 Minutes of Charging for Up to 12 Hours

Battery capacity isn't the whole story. Oraimo says charging the Necklace 5 for just 10 minutes can provide up to 12 hours of playback under its testing conditions. That could be extremely useful when you discover the battery is nearly empty just before leaving home.

A complete charge takes approximately one hour through USB-C. For commuters and travellers, the combination of 40-hour maximum playback and fast charging substantially reduces battery anxiety.

Sound360 Spatial Audio

Oraimo includes a feature called Sound360 Spatial Audio. It is designed to create a wider, more immersive soundstage around the listener rather than making audio feel confined entirely to the left and right earbuds. This could be particularly enjoyable when watching movies, listening to live recordings or playing games. Spatial processing isn't necessarily something everyone will want enabled for every song, but having the option gives users another way to customize the listening experience.

AI Noise Cancellation for Calls

Music isn't the only place where noise cancellation matters. The Necklace 5 includes AI Call Noise Cancellation, which Oraimo says uses an algorithm to improve voice clarity during calls in noisy environments.

This is different from ANC. ANC primarily reduces the environmental noise you hear, while call noise reduction is intended to make your voice easier for the person on the other end to understand. That makes the Necklace 5 potentially useful for remote workers, salespeople, business owners and anyone who regularly takes calls while moving around.

Connect Your Phone and Laptop at the Same Time

Another feature that makes the Necklace 5 useful for work is dual-device connection. You can connect the neckband to two compatible devices and switch between them instead of repeatedly disconnecting and pairing again.

For example, you could connect your laptop and smartphone. You might be watching a video or working on your laptop when a call arrives on your phone. Dual-device support makes moving between those two devices considerably easier. This is especially useful for remote and hybrid workers.

Magnetic Earbuds Automatically Control Power

When you're finished listening, the earbuds can magnetically clip together. Oraimo calls the feature Magnetic Auto Switch. Separating the magnetic earbuds powers the earphones on, while clipping them together switches them off.

This solves two small but annoying problems. First, you don't need to repeatedly reach for a power button every time you want to use the earphones. Second, when the earbuds aren't inside your ears, they can remain connected around your neck rather than dangling separately. That's one of the practical advantages neckbands still have over completely wireless earbuds.

Low-Latency Gaming Mode

Gamers also get a dedicated Low Latency Game Mode. The mode is designed to improve synchronization between audio and what's happening on screen. Bluetooth latency can be particularly distracting when gaming because gunshots, footsteps or other effects can arrive noticeably after the corresponding visual action. The gaming mode aims to reduce that delay.

IPX4 Water Resistance

The Necklace 5 has an IPX4 water-resistance rating, making it resistant to sweat and splashes. That makes it suitable for activities such as:

• Gym workouts

• Running

• Walking

• Light outdoor exercise

• Occasional exposure to light rain

IPX4 does not mean waterproof. You shouldn't swim, shower or deliberately submerge the Necklace 5 in water. For exercise, however, sweat resistance is a welcome feature.

Oraimo Sound App

The Necklace 5 works with the Oraimo Sound App, giving users additional control over their listening experience. The app can be used to customize sound settings and keep the earphones' firmware updated. This is useful because audio preferences are subjective. Someone who listens mostly to bass-heavy music may want a different tuning from someone who primarily listens to podcasts and audiobooks. App support also gives Oraimo a way to improve or adjust certain functionality after you've purchased the earphones.

Bluetooth 5.4

Wireless connectivity uses Bluetooth 5.4, with Oraimo specifying a range of approximately 10 metres under appropriate conditions. Bluetooth 5.4 combined with dual-device connectivity makes the Necklace 5 suitable for modern smartphones, tablets and laptops. The actual connection distance can vary depending on walls, interference and the connected device.

Best Use Cases for Oraimo Necklace 5

The Necklace 5 is particularly good for people who make lots of calls. Vibration alerts, AI call noise cancellation and the neckband design make it easier to remain connected throughout the day.

• For office and remote workers, dual-device connectivity is valuable because the same earphones can stay connected to a laptop and smartphone.

• It's also a strong option for commuters and travellers. ANC helps reduce repetitive background noise, while the long battery life means you won't constantly search for somewhere to recharge.

• For gym users and runners, IPX4 protection and the neckband design mean there is less concern about losing an individual earbud.

• And for gamers and movie watchers, Low Latency Game Mode and Sound360 provide additional entertainment-focused features.

What Comes in the Box?

Oraimo includes:

• Necklace 5 earphones

• Two additional pairs of ear tips

• USB Type-C charging cable

• Welcome guide

Having different ear-tip sizes is particularly important with ANC earphones because a good physical seal can noticeably improve both bass response and noise isolation.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Up to 30dB active noise cancellation

• Excellent 40-hour advertised battery life

• Up to 28 hours even with ANC enabled

• 10-minute charge provides up to 12 hours playback

• Personalized vibration call alerts

• AI call noise cancellation

• Sound360 Spatial Audio

• Bluetooth 5.4

• Dual-device connectivity

• Magnetic Auto Switch

• Low-latency gaming mode

• IPX4 sweat and splash resistance

• Oraimo Sound App support

• Affordable ₦31,000 promotional price

Cons

• Neckband design isn't as discreet as true wireless earbuds

• IPX4 means it isn't suitable for swimming

• Oraimo doesn't publish an exact gaming latency figure on the Nigerian product page

• ANC is rated at 30dB rather than the stronger cancellation claimed by some premium earbuds

• Battery life falls from 40 to 28 hours with ANC enabled

Is the Oraimo Necklace 5 Worth Buying?

At its current ₦31,000 promotional price, the Necklace 5 offers a surprisingly complete feature set. The most compelling combination isn't simply ANC or battery life. It's the way Oraimo has combined 30dB ANC, 40-hour playback, vibration alerts, dual-device connectivity, AI call noise reduction and fast charging into one neckband. That makes it particularly appealing for people who use earphones for several hours every day.

True wireless earbuds are smaller and more fashionable, but they can be easier to lose and often require more frequent charging. A neckband such as the Necklace 5 solves both problems.

Final Verdict

The Oraimo Necklace 5 is one of the more practical wireless neckbands for buyers who prioritize battery life, calls and everyday convenience.

Its 40-hour battery life is excellent, but the vibration call alert may actually be the feature that separates it from ordinary budget wireless earphones. Add 30dB ANC, Sound360, AI call noise reduction, Bluetooth 5.4 and simultaneous connections to two devices, and there's a lot here for the price. Oraimo's own Nigerian product page also shows a 4.7/5 overall rating from 151 reviews at the time checked, with several verified buyers specifically praising its sound, ANC and battery performance. Those reviews are useful user feedback rather than controlled independent testing, so they shouldn't be treated as proof that every buyer will have the same experience.

At ₦31,000 discounted from ₦34,440, the Necklace 5 is easy to recommend for commuting, work calls, travel, exercise and long listening sessions, particularly if you prefer the security and long endurance of a neckband over separate true wireless earbuds.