AILIHEN MS300
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
AILIHEN MS300
Users generally praise these headphones for their attractive design, comfort, and durability, especially for the price. Sound quality is considered good for the cost, though some note it is not top-tier and noise cancellation is passive rather than active. A few complaints mention the straight plug design and overly long cord, and one user found the fit too large for smaller heads.
Pros
- Attractive design and colors
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Durable build quality
- Good sound for the price
- Foldable for easy storage
Cons
- Straight plug design
- Overly long cord
- Passive noise cancellation only
- Fit too large for small heads
- No active noise cancellation
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
| AILIHEN MS300 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | plush ear cushions | memory foam |
| Headband | adjustable headband | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AILIHEN MS300 Purple Girl Headphones Wired with Microphone for Chromebook Laptop Computer, 3.5mm Foldable Lightweight on-Ear Headphones for School Teen Students | 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 |
Pros & Cons
AILIHEN MS300
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %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
AILIHEN MS300 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
