Belkin SoundForm Surround
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Belkin SoundForm Surround
The Belkin SOUNDFORM ISOLATE and SoundForm Surround headphones generally receive positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight the impressive battery life, especially the 60-hour claim on the Surround model, and the convenience of multipoint connectivity and included cables. However, some reviewers note issues with the stiff frame, bulky design, and a few report durability problems or a lack of bass, indicating mixed experiences.
Pros
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Impressive battery life
- Budget-friendly price
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Stiff frame
- Bulky design
- Lack of bass
- Durability concerns
- Awkward controls
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
The CMF by Nothing headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value at around $80, offering premium build quality, comfortable fit, and impressive sound with deep bass and clear mids/highs. Active noise cancellation is effective for the price, though not top-tier, and battery life is excellent. Minor drawbacks include a soft carrying pouch instead of a hard case, a slightly bulky design, and a volume scroll wheel that adjusts in 6% increments. Overall, users strongly recommend them as a budget-friendly alternative to high-end models like Sony XM4/XM5.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Premium build quality and design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Deep, punchy bass with clear mids/highs
- Effective ANC for the price
Cons
- Soft carrying pouch instead of hard case
- Slightly bulky design
- Volume wheel adjusts in 6% increments
- ANC not top-tier
- Cushioning may lose shape over time
Scores
Specifications
| Belkin SoundForm Surround | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Foam | memory foam |
| Headband | adjustable headband | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Belkin SoundForm Surround Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones - Environmental Noise Cancelling Headphones - Wireless w/ 60H Playtime & Soft Ear Cups for iPhone, Galaxy, iPad, Travel, Home, AUD009fqSA (Sand) | LDAC |
| Surround | Belkin SoundForm Surround Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones - Environmental Noise Cancelling Headphones - Wireless w/ 60H Playtime & Soft Ear Cups for iPhone, Galaxy, iPad, Travel, Home, AUD009fqSA (Sand) | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Works with Amazon Alexa: No, Works with Google Assistant: No | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | No | Nothing X |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Belkin SoundForm Surround
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 38 specs.