AKG K240 Studio K240STUDIO
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
AKG K240 Studio K240STUDIO
The AKG K240 headphones are widely praised for their comfortable fit, clear and neutral sound, and excellent value for money. Many users appreciate the semi-open design for long listening sessions without ear fatigue, though some note significant sound leakage. A few reviewers mention that the mids could be stronger and that the build feels adequate but not premium.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for long sessions
- Clear and neutral sound
- Great value for money
- Detachable long cable
- Semi-open design reduces ear heat
Cons
- Significant sound leakage
- Mids could be stronger
- Build feels adequate not premium
- Ears can get hot after 25-30 minutes
- Not ideal for sound isolation
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
| AKG K240 Studio K240STUDIO | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | semi-open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | over-ear pads | memory foam |
| Headband | flexible steel structure | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 25 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 55 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AKG K240 Studio Professional Semi-Open Stereo Headphones, Bundle with Headphone Holder | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 3 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 |
Pros & Cons
AKG K240 Studio K240STUDIO
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd 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
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 34 specs.
