Nothing Headphone (1) B170
FiiO FT13
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Nothing Ear (stick) headphones, praising their unique retro cassette design, comfortable fit, and excellent physical button controls. Sound quality is generally rated highly, with some noting adjustable bass via the app, though a few found the out-of-box sound a bit bright. The carrying case's felt material collects lint and a Turkish user felt the price was too high for the sound quality.
Pros
- Unique retro cassette design
- Comfortable fit with adjustable band
- Intuitive physical button controls
- Excellent sound quality
- Good noise cancellation
Cons
- Sound can be bass-heavy or bright out of box
- Case material attracts lint and hair
- Heavy metal housing
- Price considered high by some
- EQ bug reduces volume when adjusting
FiiO FT13
The FiiO FT13 PurpleHeart headphones earn mostly positive feedback for their stunning wood craftsmanship, excellent build quality, and standout bass performance. However, opinions are divided on their treble—some find it exciting while others call it sibilant—and the fit can be problematic for certain head shapes. A few verified owners warn that these are not a universal upgrade over the cheaper FT1 and that the best results require burn-in and a warm, neutral DAC/amp pairing.
Pros
- Stunning PurpleHeart wood craftsmanship
- Excellent build quality
- Powerful, deep bass
- Great cable and accessories
- Comfortable for many users
Cons
- Treble can be sibilant on some tracks
- Fit issues for certain head shapes
- Needs burn-in to sound best
- Not a universal upgrade over FT1
- Better with specific DAC/amp pairing
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | FiiO FT13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.90 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | sheepskin leather and suede |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | magnesium-aluminum alloy |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 60 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | FiiO FT13 Audiophile Closed-Back Headphones, 60mm Large Dynamic Driver with W-Shaped Wool & Nano Wood Fiber Diaphragm, Premium Purpleheart Wood Design, Furukawa Copper Hybrid Cable(Purple) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
FiiO FT13
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B170 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
