Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
84 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700287
Sennheiser
48 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Commute
Music
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700287 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 110 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 |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 135 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge delivers 8 hours of playback time (ANC off) | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | dearVR MIX-SE |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700287
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average sound (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (a) B1860.536score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 7002870.100score per dollar
Nothing Headphone (a) B186 offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 35 specs.
