Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
The Sennheiser HD 300 Pro headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their accurate, flat sound reproduction and excellent detail retrieval across all genres. Users praise the comfortable fit for extended wear, effective noise isolation, and solid build quality, though some note the clamping force can be tight initially and the sound insulation is not as good as older models. A few concerns about price versus build quality and a single technical issue were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very favorable.
Pros
- Accurate flat sound reproduction
- Excellent detail and clarity
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Effective noise isolation
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Tight clamping force initially
- Sound isolation not as good as older models
- Price considered high for build quality
- Slightly heavy after long use
- Single technical issue reported
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
The CMF by Nothing headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value at around $80, offering premium build quality, comfortable fit, and impressive sound with deep bass and clear mids/highs. Active noise cancellation is effective for the price, though not top-tier, and battery life is excellent. Minor drawbacks include a soft carrying pouch instead of a hard case, a slightly bulky design, and a volume scroll wheel that adjusts in 6% increments. Overall, users strongly recommend them as a budget-friendly alternative to high-end models like Sony XM4/XM5.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Premium build quality and design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Deep, punchy bass with clear mids/highs
- Effective ANC for the price
Cons
- Soft carrying pouch instead of hard case
- Slightly bulky design
- Volume wheel adjusts in 6% increments
- ANC not top-tier
- Cushioning may lose shape over time
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | viscoelastic | memory foam |
| Headband | — | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 64 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SENNHEISER Professional HD 300 PRO Over-Ear Broadcast Headphones,Black | 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 | 1.5 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| App | — | Nothing X |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average sound (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 6.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 32 specs.
