Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Nothing
84 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser
44 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Value for money 9
Build quality 6
Comfort 7
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 7
Battery life 5
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | Sennheiser HD 280 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | soft earpads |
| Headband | cap-friendly | headband padding |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 25 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 64 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 113 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones, w/Stand, Black |
| 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 | — |
| 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)
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone Pro B1750.006score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro0.004score per dollar
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
