OneOdio Focus A10
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
OneOdio Focus A10
The OneOdio headphones are praised for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation, especially given the affordable price. However, several users report significant microphone issues during calls, with static and poor clarity making them unsuitable for meetings. The battery life and included carrying case are also highlighted as strong positives.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Effective noise cancellation
- Great battery life
- Affordable price
Cons
- Microphone static on calls
- Poor microphone clarity for meetings
- Transparency mode too loud
- Ambient mode has constant white noise
- ANC only adequate, not exceptional
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
| OneOdio Focus A10 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein | memory foam |
| Headband | adjustable headband | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | With Microphone,Detachable Cable,Active Noice Cancelling | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 62 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes fast charge provides 2 hours of listening time | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| App | OneOdio | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
OneOdio Focus A10
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
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 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 35 specs.
