Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
80 Overall Score
vs
Fractal Design Scape FD-HS-SCA1-01
Fractal Design
66 Overall Score
Scores
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Calls
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | Fractal Design Scape FD-HS-SCA1-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Fabric, Metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 135 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge delivers 8 hours of playback time (ANC off) | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | Adjust Pro |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (33rd percentile)
Fractal Design Scape FD-HS-SCA1-01
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average comfort (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (a) B1860.003score per dollar
vs
Fractal Design Scape FD-HS-SCA1-010.001score per dollar
Nothing Headphone (a) B186 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.
