Belkin SoundForm Isolate
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
What Buyers Say
Belkin SoundForm Isolate
The Belkin SoundForm Isolate headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their comfortable fit, impressive battery life, and good sound quality for the price. Many users appreciate the effective noise cancellation for daily use, though some find the bass lacking and the build quality feels cheap. A few reviewers experienced issues with volume and noise isolation, but overall, these are seen as a solid budget option.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality for price
- Effective noise cancellation
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Weak bass
- Cheap build quality
- Low max volume
- Inconsistent noise cancellation
- Uncomfortable for some
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Nothing Ear (stick) headphones, praising their unique retro cassette design, comfortable fit, and excellent physical button controls. Sound quality is generally rated highly, with some noting adjustable bass via the app, though a few found the out-of-box sound a bit bright. The carrying case's felt material collects lint and a Turkish user felt the price was too high for the sound quality.
Pros
- Unique retro cassette design
- Comfortable fit with adjustable band
- Intuitive physical button controls
- Excellent sound quality
- Good noise cancellation
Cons
- Sound can be bass-heavy or bright out of box
- Case material attracts lint and hair
- Heavy metal housing
- Price considered high by some
- EQ bug reduces volume when adjusting
Scores
Specifications
| Belkin SoundForm Isolate | Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | CloudCushion | memory-foam PU |
| Headband | adjustable headband | aluminum-reinforced frame |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 6★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Belkin SoundForm Isolate Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones, Black | LDAC |
| Surround | Belkin SoundForm Isolate Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones - Wireless w/ 60H Playtime, Fast Charging & CloudCushion Ear Cups for Travel, Home, or Office - Black | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 80 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes of charging yields 6hrs of playtime | 5 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Spotify |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX2 |
Pros & Cons
Belkin SoundForm Isolate
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Belkin SoundForm Isolate offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
