Sennheiser PC 5 CHAT
Sennheiser
36 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Nothing
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser PC 5 CHAT
No customer feedback yet
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Value for money 9
Build quality 6
Comfort 7
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 7
Battery life 5
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Specifications
| Sennheiser PC 5 CHAT | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft ear pads | memory foam |
| Headband | Plastic | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 90 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 15 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 2 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Unidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| App | — | Nothing X |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser PC 5 CHAT
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong comfort (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser PC 5 CHAT1.013score per dollar
vs
Nothing Headphone Pro B1750.756score per dollar
Sennheiser PC 5 CHAT offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
