Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Soundnetic SN-313-100FBA
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
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
Soundnetic SN-313-100FBA
These headphones are generally well-liked for classroom use, offering good sound quality and comfort at an affordable price. However, durability is a significant concern, with multiple users reporting breakage within months, especially in class sets. While they work well initially, many units fail over time, leading to disappointment.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable for extended use
- Affordable price
- Easy for kids to use
- Soft faux leather ear padding
Cons
- Poor durability over time
- Some units arrive broken
- One side stops working
- Breakage within months
- Not all headphones work properly
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Soundnetic SN-313-100FBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Faux Leather |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | Soundnetic SN313 Bulk Classroom Headphones 100 Pack – Over The Head Stereo Headphones with Leatherette Earpads, Black – Ideal for Schools |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | 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 | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | Water-Resistant |
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)
Soundnetic SN-313-100FBA
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B170 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
