Nothing Headphone (1) B170
JBL Tune 720BT
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
JBL Tune 720BT
Overall, users find these JBL headphones comfortable, with good sound quality and battery life, especially for the price. However, there are notable complaints about build quality, fit (headphones slipping off), and one severe issue with random calls and poor sound. Mixed but generally positive sentiment.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Easy connectivity
- Good value for price
Cons
- Poor build quality
- Headphones slip off
- Random calls issue
- Bass not as expected
- Bulky side pieces
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | JBL Tune 720BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory-foam PU | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | aluminum-reinforced frame | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 101 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 76 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 5 hours playback | 5 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 500 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Spotify | Voice Prompts |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
JBL Tune 720BT
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tune 720BT offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 44 specs.
