Nothing Headphone Pro B175
AILIHEN MS300
What Buyers Say
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
AILIHEN MS300
These headphones are praised for their attractive design, comfort, and durability, with many users noting good sound quality for the price. However, some reviewers mention average noise cancellation, an overly long cord, and a straight plug that can be inconvenient. Overall, they are seen as a solid budget-friendly option, especially for kids or casual use.
Pros
- Attractive design and colors
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Durable build quality
- Good sound for the price
- Foldable for easy storage
Cons
- Average noise cancellation
- Overly long cord
- Straight plug can be inconvenient
- Size may be too large for smaller heads
- Collapsing feature may wear over time
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | AILIHEN MS300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | cap-friendly | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AILIHEN Kids Headphones for School Boys, Headphones with Microphone for Chromebook Laptop Computer Smartphone, 3.5mm Foldable Lightweight Headset for Teen Teenager (Lime Green) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| 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
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)
AILIHEN MS300
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
AILIHEN MS300 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
