Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Nothing
81 Overall Score
vs
Dyson OnTrac 6FJ-XD-TGB0886A
Dyson
47 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Design 8
Sound quality 7
Comfort 6
Controls 5
Battery life 2
Value for money 5
Dyson OnTrac 6FJ-XD-TGB0886A
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Dyson OnTrac 6FJ-XD-TGB0886A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | microfiber |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | Microfibra |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 21 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | Dyson OnTrac™ Headphones, CNC Copper |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | 8 active noise cancelling microphones, up to 40dB |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 55 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | 10-minute charge delivers 2.5 hours of extra battery |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Dyson |
| 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 (31st percentile)
Dyson OnTrac 6FJ-XD-TGB0886A
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average sound (21st percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B1700.002score per dollar
vs
Dyson OnTrac 6FJ-XD-TGB0886A0.001score per dollar
Nothing Headphone (1) B170 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
