Bowers & Wilkins FP42978
Bowers & Wilkins
14 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Nothing
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins FP42978
No customer feedback yet
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Value for money 9
Build quality 6
Comfort 7
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 7
Battery life 5
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Music
Studio
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins FP42978 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | — | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 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 |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins FP42978
- Below average connectivity (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
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
Bowers & Wilkins FP429780.032score per dollar
vs
Nothing Headphone Pro B1751.062score per dollar
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 33.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 27 specs.
