Sony MDR-7506
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Sony MDR-7506
The Sony MDR-7506 headphones are widely praised for their clear, balanced sound and comfortable fit, making them a top choice for studio monitoring and casual listening. Users highlight the detailed treble, tight bass, and neutral sound signature, though some note the ear pads feel cheap and the coiled cable is excessively long. Overall, they are considered excellent value for money, with many reviewers preferring them over competitors like the Audio-Technica ATH-M50.
Pros
- Clear and balanced sound
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Excellent value for money
- Detailed treble and tight bass
- Lightweight and foldable design
Cons
- Cheap-feeling ear pads
- Excessively long coiled cable
- Non-detachable cable
- Slightly uncomfortable headband
- Narrow soundstage
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
| Sony MDR-7506 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | Over-Ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | memory foam |
| Headband | — | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 63 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | sound_isolation, Retractable, Media Control, touch, Wired, Over Ear, dynamic_driver | 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 | 2.990000009536743 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | 10★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | — | Nothing X |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR-7506
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong sound (76th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd 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 (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 34 specs.
