Nothing Headphone (1) B170
BOSS Waza-Air
What Buyers Say
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
BOSS Waza-Air
The BOSS Waza-Air headphones are highly praised for silent practice, allowing users to play without disturbing others. They offer great sound quality, easy connectivity, and innovative features like gyroscopic sensors for a stage-like experience. Some users note a digital amp sound and occasional static, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Silent practice capability
- Great sound quality
- Easy connectivity
- Innovative gyroscopic sensor
- Bluetooth music streaming
Cons
- Digital amp sound
- Occasional static noise
- Limited tone variability
- High price point
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | BOSS Waza-Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | micro-USB |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Tone Studio App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (31st percentile)
BOSS Waza-Air
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average battery (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
BOSS Waza-Air
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
