Philips Fidelio X2HR/00
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Philips Fidelio X2HR/00
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is widely praised for its exceptional sound quality, combining powerful yet controlled bass with clear mids and highs, and an expansive soundstage that enhances gaming and music. Build quality is consistently described as robust, with metal construction and comfortable, plush ear pads, though the headphones are noted to be somewhat heavy and non-portable. A few users mention a metallic timbre or harsh highs, and the open-back design means significant sound leakage, making them best suited for home use. Overall, they are considered an outstanding value, especially when found on sale, and a top recommendation for those seeking audiophile-level performance without excessive cost.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with balanced bass
- Wide and immersive soundstage
- Robust metal build quality
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Replaceable cable
Cons
- Somewhat heavy weight
- Not portable or foldable
- Sound leakage due to open-back design
- Earpads attract dust and pet hair
- Metallic timbre or harsh highs for some
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
| Philips Fidelio X2HR/00 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam, velour | memory foam |
| Headband | genuine leather | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 30 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | 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 |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Philips Fidelio X2HR/00
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd 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 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 35 specs.
