Edifier W830NB
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
What Buyers Say
Edifier W830NB
These Edifier W830NB headphones earn high praise for their superb noise cancellation, long battery life, and comfort at a budget-friendly price. While call quality is weak and the bass could be deeper, they deliver clear sound, solid build, and reliable Bluetooth connectivity. Overall, they are considered an excellent value for under $100, ideal for travel, office, and daily use.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable for long wear
- Clear sound quality
- Strong build and durability
Cons
- Weak microphone quality
- Bass could be deeper
- Ear cups can feel warm
- Equalizer app has limited bands
- Slightly tight fit out of box
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Nothing Ear (stick) headphones, praising their unique retro cassette design, comfortable fit, and excellent physical button controls. Sound quality is generally rated highly, with some noting adjustable bass via the app, though a few found the out-of-box sound a bit bright. The carrying case's felt material collects lint and a Turkish user felt the price was too high for the sound quality.
Pros
- Unique retro cassette design
- Comfortable fit with adjustable band
- Intuitive physical button controls
- Excellent sound quality
- Good noise cancellation
Cons
- Sound can be bass-heavy or bright out of box
- Case material attracts lint and hair
- Heavy metal housing
- Price considered high by some
- EQ bug reduces volume when adjusting
Scores
Specifications
| Edifier W830NB | Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory-foam PU |
| Headband | metal | aluminum-reinforced frame |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 6★ |
| Freq Min | 40 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 94 hrs★ | 80 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 10 hours playback | 5 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ✔ | Spotify |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | EDlFlER ConneX App | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX2 |
Pros & Cons
Edifier W830NB
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Edifier W830NB offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
