Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
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
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO is widely praised for its exceptional comfort, lightweight design, and balanced, natural sound. Users highlight the clear highs, smooth bass, and impressive instrument separation, making it ideal for long listening sessions and gaming. While some find it overpriced and note the need for EQ to reduce sharpness, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering it a worthy investment for comfort and audio quality.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long wear
- Lightweight and well-balanced design
- Clear, natural sound with smooth bass
- Impressive instrument separation and soundstage
- Detachable cable and replaceable pads
Cons
- Proprietary ear pads with no aftermarket options
- Relatively high price point
- May require EQ to reduce sharpness
- No carrying case included with standard version
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Ohrpolster (waschbar und austauschbar) |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | Einstellbares Stirnband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 36 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 130 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | — |
| 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 | 1.7999999523162842 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 | Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | — |
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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average mic (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B170 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
