Dell AW725H
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Dell AW725H
The Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life, especially when compared to other high-end brands. However, a significant number of verified buyers report severe connectivity issues, audio cutting out on one side, and poor microphone quality, with some units failing completely after a few months. The value is often described as good only when purchased on sale, not at full price.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for glasses wearers
- Long battery life
- Good sound isolation and separation
- Fabric ear cups instead of leather
Cons
- Frequent connectivity issues
- Audio cuts out on one side
- Poor microphone quality
- Units failing after a few months
- Difficult to connect to PC
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
| Dell AW725H | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | 45mm-wide headband | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset AW725H - Wired/Wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, Audio Output - 20 Hz, Mini-Phone (3.5mm), Battery Talk Time Up to 55 Hrs (Bluetooth), Dark Side of The Moon | LDAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 55 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for up to 6 hours playback | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| App | Alienware Command Center | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| RGB | ✓ | — |
Pros & Cons
Dell AW725H
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 32 specs.