Yamaha HPH-MT5W
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Yamaha HPH-MT5W
The Yamaha HPH-MT5 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and value for money, especially for studio monitoring and mixing. Users highlight crisp, balanced audio with good noise isolation, though some note a slightly snug fit and concerns about build durability. A few reviewers mention the need for pad replacement to improve comfort and treble clarity, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering them a budget-friendly alternative to pricier models.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Crisp, balanced audio with low distortion
- Excellent noise isolation
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Slightly snug fit for some users
- Build quality feels lightweight/less rugged
- Ear pads may need replacement for comfort
- Mids can be shouty/harsh out of the box
- Limited bass for bass-heavy listeners
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
| Yamaha HPH-MT5W | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Smooth synthetic leather and low-resistance cushions | memory foam |
| Headband | — | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 51 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Yamaha HPH-MT5 Closed-Back Circumaural Over Ear Studio Monitor Headphones, White | 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 | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| 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 |
Pros & Cons
Yamaha HPH-MT5W
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- 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 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 32 specs.
