Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Marshall Major V
What Buyers Say
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
Marshall Major V
The Marshall Major V headphones are generally well-received, with users praising their sound quality, long battery life, and stylish design. Many appreciate the comfortable fit and foldable portability, though some note the on-ear fit can become tight during extended use. A few users report durability issues, with one unit failing after several months. Overall, they are seen as a solid choice for everyday listening, especially for those who don't require active noise cancellation.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Long battery life
- Stylish design
- Comfortable fit
- Foldable and portable
Cons
- Tight fit during long use
- No active noise cancellation
- Sound leakage at high volume
- Durability issues reported
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | Marshall Major V | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | cap-friendly | テキスタイルとレザー |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 100 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime | 15 minutes = 15 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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)
Marshall Major V
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.
