Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Nothing
91 Overall Score
vs
JBL Junior 320BT
JBL
55 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
JBL Junior 320BT
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | JBL Junior 320BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory-foam PU | 12mm thick soft pad |
| Headband | aluminum-reinforced frame | 12mm thick soft pad |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | 32 millimeters |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 80 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 81 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 5 hours playback | five minutes of charge will give you another three hours of battery life |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 500 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Spotify | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
| 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
JBL Junior 320BT
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (75th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B1700.020score per dollar
vs
JBL Junior 320BT0.048score per dollar
JBL Junior 320BT offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 43 specs.
