Nothing Headphone (1)
Avantree HT41899 Plus 2
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (1)
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 HT41899 Plus 2
The Avantree HT41899 Plus 2 wireless headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their sound quality, comfort, and ease of setup, especially for TV use with hearing-impaired users. Many verified buyers highlight the dual-headset capability, long battery life, and clear audio with good bass. A few critical reviews note low maximum volume and connection issues, but the overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with good bass
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Easy setup and pairing
- Long battery life (50 hours)
- Dual headset capability
Cons
- Low maximum volume for some users
- Connection issues reported by few
- Uncomfortable after very long wear
- Echo when room volume not off
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) | Avantree HT41899 Plus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory-foam PU | soft, plush earpads |
| Headband | Soft-Touch Rubberized Pad | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 6★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | aptX-Adaptive, aptX, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Spotify | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1)
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Avantree HT41899 Plus 2
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average affordability (24th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.
