Nothing Headphone (1) B170
JBL Junior 320BT
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
JBL Junior 320BT
The JBL Junior 320BT headphones are well-liked by parents for their comfort, sound quality, and kid-friendly features like volume limits and parental controls via the app. Users appreciate the long battery life and easy connectivity, though some note the build feels a bit fragile and the app can be clunky initially. Overall, they are seen as a great first pair of headphones for children.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for kids
- Great JBL sound quality
- Volume limit for ear safety
- Parental controls via app
- Long battery life
Cons
- Feels a bit cheap and fragile
- App can be clunky initially
- Sound not exceptional
- May need careful handling
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | JBL Junior 320BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory-foam PU | soft over-ear cups |
| Headband | aluminum-reinforced frame | 12mm thick soft pad on the headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 80 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 81 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 5 hours playback | 5 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 500 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Spotify | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | — |
Pros & Cons
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
JBL Junior 320BT
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Junior 320BT offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 43 specs.
