Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Nothing
83 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic MMX 230 1001973
Beyerdynamic
63 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Nothing Ear (stick) headphones, praising their unique retro cassette design, comfortable fit, and excellent physical button controls. Sound quality is generally rated highly, with some noting adjustable bass via the app, though a few found the out-of-box sound a bit bright. The carrying case's felt material collects lint and a Turkish user felt the price was too high for the sound quality.
Pros
- Unique retro cassette design
- Comfortable fit with adjustable band
- Intuitive physical button controls
- Excellent sound quality
- Good noise cancellation
Cons
- Sound can be bass-heavy or bright out of box
- Case material attracts lint and hair
- Heavy metal housing
- Price considered high by some
- EQ bug reduces volume when adjusting
Design 8
Sound quality 7
Comfort 6
Controls 5
Battery life 2
Value for money 5
Beyerdynamic MMX 230 1001973
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Gaming
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Music
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Commute
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Beyerdynamic MMX 230 1001973 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | velour |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | Beyerdynamic MMX 230 Wireless Gaming Headset in Black with Active Noise Cancellation, Low-latency dongle, 60-hour battery life with replaceable battery |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Active |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | beyerdynamic app |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Beyerdynamic MMX 230 1001973
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B1700.479score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic MMX 230 10019730.342score per dollar
Nothing Headphone (1) B170 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Scores 83 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
