Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
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
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
These headphones are praised for their analytical sound, exceptional separation, and bass texture, especially with aptX lossless codecs. However, they are not recommended for casual listening or movies due to a fatiguing and unforgiving sound signature. Battery life and low latency are appreciated, but the soundstage can feel flat on grand orchestral pieces.
Pros
- Exceptional separation and resolution
- Rich bass texture
- Low latency with Bluetooth
- Great with aptX lossless codecs
- Excellent for electronic music
Cons
- Fatiguing for movies and casual listening
- Flat soundstage on grand orchestral pieces
- Requires aptX-compatible source for best sound
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | AVDTP, AVDTP, GAVDP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | Dolby Head Tracking Technology |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Beyerdynamic |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B170 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Nothing Headphone (1) B170 wins 4 specs while Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 wins 6.
