Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
80 Overall Score
vs
Sony ULT Wear WHULT900N
Sony
80 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | Sony ULT Wear WHULT900N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | thermo-foaming smooth cushions |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | 110 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | dual noise sensor |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 135 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge delivers 8 hours of playback time (ANC off) | 10 min. charge for up to 5 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Sony ULT Wear WHULT900N
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
No current pricing available
Sony ULT Wear WHULT900N
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Nothing Headphone (a) B186 wins 5 specs while Sony ULT Wear WHULT900N wins 5.
