Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Dyson OnTrac 759557-01
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
Dyson OnTrac 759557-01
The Dyson OnTrac headphones receive generally positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, impressive sound quality, and effective noise cancellation. Users highlight the comfortable fit, especially for those with glasses or larger heads, and the clear, bass-heavy sound. However, the high price, lack of multipoint Bluetooth, limited EQ customization, and the heavy weight are common criticisms. The automatic play/pause sensor can be finicky for users with small ears.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for glasses wearers
- Excellent sound quality with clear bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable for large heads
- Good build quality
Cons
- High price point
- Heavy weight
- No multipoint Bluetooth support
- Limited EQ customization
- Finicky automatic play/pause sensor
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Dyson OnTrac 759557-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | microfiber |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | Aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 21 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| 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★ | 55 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | 10-minute charge delivers 2.5 hours of extra battery, 30-minute charge delivers 9 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | hold down for voice commands |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | MyDyson app |
| 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 (30th percentile)
Dyson OnTrac 759557-01
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Dyson OnTrac 759557-01
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
