Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Sennheiser HD 599 508697
What Buyers Say
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
Sennheiser HD 599 508697
The Sennheiser HD 599 SE headphones are widely praised for their exceptional comfort, impressive soundstage, and clear, warm audio. Users highlight the lightweight design, soft velour ear pads, and open-back construction that reduces ear fatigue and allows ambient awareness. While some note the bass can be slightly muffled and there is sound bleed, most agree the value at sale price is outstanding, especially for gaming, music, and piano practice.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long sessions
- Impressive soundstage and clarity
- Warm, clear audio profile
- Lightweight and durable build
- Removable cable with adapters
Cons
- Sound bleed from open-back design
- Bass slightly muffled for some
- Requires EQ for optimal sound
- Not ideal for noisy environments
- No included app or ANC
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | Sennheiser HD 599 508697 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Leather |
| Headband | cap-friendly | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 38 mm |
| Freq Max | — | 39 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sennheiser HD 599 - Open Headphones, Special Edition, Black, Wired |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 3 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
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)
Sennheiser HD 599 508697
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sound (75th percentile)
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
