Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Sony MDR-ZX110NC
What Buyers Say
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
Sony MDR-ZX110NC
These Sony noise-cancelling headphones are praised for their great value at a low price, effectively blocking background noise in offices and on planes. However, some users report that the noise cancellation is finicky and requires precise positioning, and a few complain about poor sound quality or missing features like a microphone. Overall, most buyers find them comfortable and durable for the cost.
Pros
- Great value for low price
- Effective noise cancellation when positioned correctly
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight design
- Durable ear pads over years
Cons
- Noise cancellation finicky without precise positioning
- Sound quality described as tinny by some
- Feels flimsy in build
- Missing microphone despite description
- Requires AAA battery for noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | Sony MDR-ZX110NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | cap-friendly | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Impedance | — | 220 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sony MDR-ZX110NC Extra Bass Noise-Cancelling Headphones with Neodymium Magnets & 30mm Drivers, Black (Renewed) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2200000286102295 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 80 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 | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
Sony MDR-ZX110NC
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- 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 10 of 29 specs.
