Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
The Audio-Technica open-back headphones receive praise for their comfortable fit, lightweight design, and detailed soundstage that reveals nuances in music. However, the stock cable is widely criticized as poor, and some users find the tuning shouty or bright, recommending the R30x or R70xa instead. Overall, they are seen as a good value for the price, especially for mixing and guitar playing, but the cable and pad longevity are concerns.
Pros
- Comfortable and lightweight design
- Detailed and revealing soundstage
- Good bass response for open-back
- Great value for the price
- Crisp and clear audio
Cons
- Poor stock cable quality
- Shouty or bright tuning for some
- No replacement head pads available
- Short cable lacks 1/4" adapter threads
- Long cable can be a hazard
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
| Audio-Technica ATH-R50X | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | velour | memory foam |
| Headband | — | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 50 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 93.30000305175781 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Reference Headphones, Black, 3-Pack | 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
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- 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 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
