Nothing B170

Nothing B170

Nothing
78 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0100

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0100

Bose
55 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Nothing
80
Bose
60
Gaming
Nothing
80
Bose
56
Work
Nothing
73
Bose
60
Music
Nothing
68
Bose
40
Calls
Nothing
66
Bose
57
Commute
Nothing
65
Bose
47
Studio
Nothing
62
Bose
28

Specifications

Nothing B170Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0100
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Weight0.33 kg★—
Ear Cushionmemory foam—
Audio
Driver Typedynamic—
Driver Size40 mm★—
Freq Min20 Hz★—
Freq Max40 kHz★—
Impedance16 Ω—
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsAAC, SBC, LDACAAC
SurroundSpatial Audio—
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC TypeReal Time Adaptive ANC—
Transparency✓✓
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.3★—
ProfilesHFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Multipoint✓✓
Wired Connector3.5mm—
Detachable Cable✓★✗
Battery
Battery Life80 hrs★24 hrs
Charge Time2 hrs★4 hrs
Fast Charging5 min charge for 5 hours playback10 min for 5 hours playback
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★4
NC Mic✓✓
Boom Mic✗—
Detachable Mic✗—
Features
Voice Assistant—Siri, Google Assistant
Touch Controls✓✓
AppNothing XBose Music
Gaming Mode✓★—
Water ResistanceIP52—

Pros & Cons

Nothing B170

  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average comfort (32nd percentile)

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0100

  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average comfort (32nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Nothing B170

Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 35 specs.

Nothing B170 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute
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