Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Nothing
78 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve2 40 SE
Jabra
59 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Jabra Evolve2 40 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | leatherette |
| Headband | — | leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Real Time Adaptive ANC | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Jabra Direct |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Jabra Evolve2 40 SE
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (78th percentile)
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B1700.371score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve2 40 SE0.308score per dollar
Nothing Headphone (1) B170 offers 1.2x better value for money
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Jabra Evolve2 40 SE
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.
