Picun B8
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Picun B8
The Picun B8 Bluetooth headphones are widely praised for their comfort, long battery life, and impressive value under $20-$30. Users highlight the plush earpads that cause no pain during extended wear, clear audio with customizable EQ modes, and effective passive noise muffling. A few note the large size and a tricky touch-sensitive play/pause button, plus the microphone sounds distant. Overall, reviewers feel these headphones rival or exceed pricier models.
Pros
- Extremely comfortable ear pads for long wear
- Excellent battery life (65-120 hours)
- Great value for under $20-30
- Clear audio with customizable EQ modes
- Effective passive noise muffling
Cons
- Large physical size and bulkiness
- Finicky touch-sensitive play/pause button
- Distant microphone sound quality
- No full active noise cancellation
- Earpieces don't twist for easy storage
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
| Picun B8 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | PU leather | memory foam |
| Headband | — | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Picun B8 Bluetooth Headphones, 120H Playtime Headphone Wireless Bluetooth with 3 EQ Modes, Low Latency, Hands-Free Calls, Over Ear Headphones for Travel Home Office Cellphone PC Khaki White | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 120 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 1,000 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Picun B8
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd 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
Picun B8 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
