JLab Epic Lux HBELUXLABBLK5WEB
JLab
76 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Nothing
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JLab Epic Lux HBELUXLABBLK5WEB
No customer feedback yet
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Value for money 9
Build quality 6
Comfort 7
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 7
Battery life 5
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Specifications
| JLab Epic Lux HBELUXLABBLK5WEB | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.95 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | JLab, Epic Lux, Over Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth Multipoint, Cloud White | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | HSP / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Jlab App | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
JLab Epic Lux HBELUXLABBLK5WEB
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
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
JLab Epic Lux HBELUXLABBLK5WEB0.378score per dollar
vs
Nothing Headphone Pro B1751.395score per dollar
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 37 specs.
