Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
83 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve3 75 37599-989-899
Jabra
75 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | Jabra Evolve3 75 37599-989-899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 100 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 15 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 108.5 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | — | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 135 hrs★ | 110 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge delivers 8 hours of playback time (ANC off) | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | iOS, Android |
| 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)
Jabra Evolve3 75 37599-989-899
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (a) B1860.531score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve3 75 37599-989-8990.251score per dollar
Nothing Headphone (a) B186 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Scores 83 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.
