IMYB V1
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
IMYB V1
Overall, these headphones are well-liked by parents for their lightweight design, comfort, and value. Most reviews praise their durability for daily school use, though one verified review notes that the plug/cable can develop static or audio dropouts over time. The positive feedback heavily outweighs the single negative, making them a solid choice for young children.
Pros
- Lightweight and flexible design
- Great value for money
- Comfortable for children
- Durable for daily school use
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Cable/plug may develop static or audio dropout over time
- Sound quality could be better for the price
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
Scores
Specifications
| IMYB V1 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam, protein leather | memory foam |
| Headband | ABS | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | IMYB V1 Kids Headphones, 85dB Safe Volume for School, Toddler 2-12, Adjustable Foldable Durable Wired Cord, iPad Kindle Tablet Chromebook 3.5mm On-Ear for Boys Girls Teens Travel Plane (Green) | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1.4900000095367432 m | — |
| 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 |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
IMYB V1
- Strong comfort (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
IMYB V1 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 32 specs.
