Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Nothing
77 Overall Score
vs
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 3210
Poly
27 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Music
Calls
Commute
Studio
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 3210 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Real Time Adaptive ANC | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 3210
- Strong anc (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B1700.012score per dollar
vs
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 32100.020score per dollar
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 3210 offers 1.7x better value for money
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 3210
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 34 specs.
