Linsoul SIMGOT EP5
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Linsoul SIMGOT EP5
The SIMGOT EP5 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and build quality, especially considering their affordable price. Users highlight the clear highs and mids, punchy bass, and the ability to perform well without an amplifier. While some note the lack of a microphone and a missing spatial audio adapter as drawbacks, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many recommending them as a great value for gaming and music.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Great value for money
- Clear highs and mids
- Punchy bass
Cons
- No microphone included
- Missing spatial audio adapter
- No ear cup swivel
- Not neutral tuning out of box
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
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
Scores
Specifications
| Linsoul SIMGOT EP5 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | leather | memory foam |
| Headband | stainless steel and ABS | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Linsoul SIMGOT EP5 Over-Ear Headphones, 50mm Ultra-Magnetic Drivers, Innovative Closed-Back HiFi Monitor, Dual 3.5mm TRS Detachable Cable, Lightweight Gaming Wired Headset for PC/Mobile | 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 | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Linsoul SIMGOT EP5
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- 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)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 32 specs.
