Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
Poly
54 Overall Score
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Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Nothing
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
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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
Scores
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Specifications
| Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Artificial leather | memory foam |
| Headband | metal | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 28 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly Blackwire 3225 Stereo USB-C Headset + 3.5mm Plug + USB-C/A Adapter - Stereo - USB Type C, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 32 Ohm - On-ear - Binaural - Ear-cup - 7.40 ft Cable - Omni-directional, Noi | LDAC |
| 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 | 2.2699999809265137 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Poly Lens | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd 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)
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 37 specs.