Nothing Headphone (1) B170

Nothing Headphone (1) B170

Nothing
84 Overall Score
vs
Avantree Duet WSHT-D6129

Avantree Duet WSHT-D6129

Avantree
31 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

Avantree Duet WSHT-D6129

82 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The Avantree Duet headphones are highly praised for their comfort, sound quality, and ease of use, especially for TV watching with others. Users appreciate the clear audio setting, long battery life, and excellent range. However, some reviewers report durability issues with the plastic joints cracking after months of use, though the company's warranty service is noted as responsive. Overall, it's a solid choice for shared listening, but potential buyers should be aware of the build concerns.

Pros
  • Comfortable fit
  • Clear audio with voice enhancement
  • Easy setup and pairing
  • Excellent wireless range
  • Long battery life
Cons
  • Fragile plastic joints prone to cracking
  • Ear pads can get sweaty with long use
  • Audio quality not top-tier for audiophiles
  • Expensive price point
👎 Build quality 4
👍 Sound quality 8
👍 Comfort 5
👍 Ease of setup 6
👍 Wireless range 4
👍 Battery life 3

Scores

Budget
Nothing
81
Avantree
42
Gaming
Nothing
79
Avantree
23
Work
Nothing
72
Avantree
17
Music
Nothing
68
Avantree
30
Studio
Nothing
67
Avantree
35
Calls
Nothing
66
Avantree
12
Commute
Nothing
64
Avantree
17

Specifications

Nothing Headphone (1) B170Avantree Duet WSHT-D6129
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosed—
Foldable✗—
Weight0.33 kg★—
Ear Cushionmemory foam—
HeadbandAluminium, Kunststoffe—
Audio
Driver Typedynamic—
Driver Size40 mm40 mm
Drivers1★—
Freq Min20 Hz20 Hz
Freq Max40 kHz★20 kHz
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsAAC, SBC, LDACAvantree Duet - Dual Wireless Headphones for TV Watching, Clear Voice & Loud Volume for Seniors and the Hard of Hearing, Easy Plug & Play Setup, with 2.4GHz RF Transmitter & Charging Dock
SurroundSpatial Audio—
Noise Control
ANC✓★✗
ANC Typehybrid—
Transparency✓★✗
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.3★—
ProfilesHFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4—
Multipoint✓★—
Wired Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓★—
Cable Length1.2000000476837158 m—
Battery
Battery Life80 hrs★20 hrs
Charge Time2 hrs1.5 hrs★
Fast Charging5 min charge for 5 hours playback—
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Microphone
Microphone✓★—
Mic Count6★—
NC Mic✓★—
Boom Mic✗—
Detachable Mic✗—
Features
Voice AssistantGoogle Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair—
Touch Controls✓★—
AppNothing X—
Gaming Mode✓★—
Water ResistanceIPX2—

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)

Avantree Duet WSHT-D6129

  • Strong social proof (77th percentile)
  • Strong sound (66th percentile)
  • Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average battery (22nd percentile)
  • Below average comfort (30th percentile)
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)

Pricing

Nothing Headphone (1) B170 is ¥22,186 cheaper (1.6x less).

Nothing Headphone (1) B170

Avantree Duet WSHT-D6129

Verdict

★ Winner: Nothing Headphone (1) B170

Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.

Nothing Headphone (1) B170 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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