Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
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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
Scores
Specifications
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Aluminum and Textile | memory foam |
| Headband | textile | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 15 Hours | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 630 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Beyerdynamic App | Nothing X |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 2 of 38 specs.