JVC Nearphones HANP1TB
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
JVC Nearphones HANP1TB
The JVC Nearphones HANP1TB are praised for their unique open-ear cuff design that sits outside the ear canal, offering exceptional comfort and situational awareness. Users highlight the lightweight build, secure fit during exercise, and compatibility with glasses. Sound quality is clear for vocals and mids, though bass is lacking and volume may be insufficient in noisy environments. Touch controls are replaced by physical buttons that some find unresponsive, but the companion app allows customization. Overall, these are ideal for all-day wear, calls, and podcasts, but not for bass-heavy music or noise isolation.
Pros
- Unique open-ear cuff design
- Extremely comfortable for all-day wear
- Lightweight and secure fit during exercise
- Compatible with glasses
- Clear sound for vocals and mids
Cons
- Lack of bass in music
- Volume insufficient in noisy environments
- Physical buttons lack responsiveness
- Touch controls would be more user-friendly
- Call quality can sound robotic
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
| JVC Nearphones HANP1TB | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JVC Headphones | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
JVC Nearphones HANP1TB
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average battery (22nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd 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 (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
