Nothing B170
Nothing
78 Overall Score
vs
EPOS IMPACT 860T
EPOS
32 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Nothing B170 | EPOS IMPACT 860T | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | EPOS IMPACT 860T USB Wired Headset, Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Real Time Adaptive ANC | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | 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)
EPOS IMPACT 860T
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong mic (68th percentile)
- Strong comfort (68th percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing B1700.391score per dollar
vs
EPOS IMPACT 860T0.259score per dollar
Nothing B170 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing B170
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.
