Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Sennheiser HD 660S2 700240
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
Sennheiser HD 660S2 700240
The Sennheiser HD 660S2 is praised for its natural, detailed sound with warm bass and lifelike vocals, making it ideal for critical listening. However, some users find the soundstage narrow and the build quality plasticky for the price, and a few report minimal improvement over cheaper models. Overall, it delivers a premium audio experience when paired with a good DAC/amp.
Pros
- Natural and detailed sound
- Warm bass with good punch
- Lifelike vocals
- Excellent for critical listening
- Replaceable parts (cables, pads)
Cons
- Narrow soundstage
- Plasticky build quality for price
- Requires good DAC/amp to shine
- Heavy for long sessions initially
- Minimal improvement over cheaper models
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Sennheiser HD 660S2 700240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | velour |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | Aluminio |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 42 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 104 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | Sennheiser HD 660S2 - Wired Audiophile Stereo Headphones with Deep Sub Bass, Optimized Surround, Transducer Airflow, Vented Magnet System and Voice Coil – Black (Renewed) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Sennheiser HD 660S2 - Wired Audiophile Stereo Headphones with Deep Sub Bass, Optimized Surround, Transducer Airflow, Vented Magnet System and Voice Coil – Black (Renewed) | Sennheiser HD 660S2 - Wired |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| 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 | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| 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)
Sennheiser HD 660S2 700240
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B170 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.
