Nothing B170
Nothing
78 Overall Score
vs
FiiO JadeAudio JT1
FiiO
33 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Music
Calls
Commute
Studio
Specifications
| Nothing B170 | FiiO JadeAudio JT1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.67 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | soft padded |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | FiiO JadeAudio JT1 Professional Studio Headphones for Recording Gaming Headset with Microphone, 50mm Diaphragms, Hi-Res Music Studio Headset |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | Real Time Adaptive ANC | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| 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 | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing B170
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
FiiO JadeAudio JT1
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing B1700.412score per dollar
vs
FiiO JadeAudio JT10.356score per dollar
Nothing B170 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing B170
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.
