Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Nothing
91 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve (37599-989-898)
Jabra
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Nothing Ear (stick) headphones, praising their unique retro cassette design, comfortable fit, and excellent physical button controls. Sound quality is generally rated highly, with some noting adjustable bass via the app, though a few found the out-of-box sound a bit bright. The carrying case's felt material collects lint and a Turkish user felt the price was too high for the sound quality.
Pros
- Unique retro cassette design
- Comfortable fit with adjustable band
- Intuitive physical button controls
- Excellent sound quality
- Good noise cancellation
Cons
- Sound can be bass-heavy or bright out of box
- Case material attracts lint and hair
- Heavy metal housing
- Price considered high by some
- EQ bug reduces volume when adjusting
Design 8
Sound quality 7
Comfort 6
Controls 5
Battery life 2
Value for money 5
Jabra Evolve (37599-989-898)
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Jabra Evolve | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.18 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory-foam PU | Dual foam fabric cushion |
| Headband | aluminum-reinforced frame | Recycle SUS HB metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 6★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 5 hours playback | 10 minute rapid charge gives you 10 hours of power |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Spotify | AI assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | Jabra PLUS SOFTWARE |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Jabra Evolve (37599-989-898)
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sound (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B1700.020score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve (37599-989-898)0.009score per dollar
Nothing Headphone (1) B170 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
