awatrue HK05
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
awatrue HK05
These kids' headphones are widely praised for their comfort, durability, and good value. Many parents note the adjustable volume limiter and soft padding, though one reviewer found the volume limiter ineffective. Overall, they are a popular choice for school, travel, and sensory-sensitive children.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Durable build
- Good value for money
- Adjustable volume limiter
- Soft padding
Cons
- Volume limiter may not work
- Basic functionality
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
| awatrue HK05 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | — | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | awatrue Kids Headphones, 74/85dB Safe Volume Limit, Stereo Sound, Wired On-Ear Headphones for Kids Boys Girls, 3.5mm Jack for Tablet, iPad, Kindle, YOTO Player, Airplane Travel, Blue | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| 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 |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
awatrue HK05
- Strong comfort (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
awatrue HK05 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
