Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Nothing
82 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
94 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
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Calls
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 103 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Real Time Adaptive ANC | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B1700.023score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.032score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 1.4x better value for money
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Sony WH-1000XM6
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.
