Nothing B170
Nothing
78 Overall Score
vs
Marshall Major 1005773
Marshall
65 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Nothing B170 | Marshall Major 1005773 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Vinyl |
| Headband | — | Vinyl |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 99 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Real Time Adaptive ANC | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs | 80 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | 15 minutes = 15 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing B170
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Marshall Major 1005773
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing B1700.391score per dollar
vs
Marshall Major 10057730.734score per dollar
Marshall Major 1005773 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing B170
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.
