Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Avantree Quartet 2 WSHT-5049
What Buyers Say
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
Avantree Quartet 2 WSHT-5049
The Avantree Quartet wireless headphone system is highly praised for its easy setup, multi-user functionality, and clear audio. Users love being able to watch TV at their own volume without disturbing others, and the range and battery life are generally good. Some find the headphones a bit tight or uncomfortable for long wear, and the lack of included power adapters and a charging station are common complaints. Overall, it's a solid solution for shared TV listening.
Pros
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Multi-user independent volume control
- Clear audio with low latency
- Good wireless range (up to 100 ft)
- Long battery life (approx. 20 hours)
Cons
- Tight fit for some users
- No power adapters included
- No charging station included
- Short charging cable
- No auto-off feature
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Avantree Quartet 2 WSHT-5049 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | Avantree Quartet 2 - Wireless Group Listening Headphones & Transmitter for TV, Church, Classroom, Silent Discos, Plug & Play, 2.4GHz Expandable Multi-Headphone System with Low Latency & Clear Voice |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Avantree Quartet 2 WSHT-5049
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average battery (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B170 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
