Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
87 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these Nothing headphones, praising the exceptional battery life, comfortable fit, and intuitive controls like the scroll wheel. The sound quality is generally considered great for the price, though one audiophile friend rated it 5/10 and some note the noise cancellation isn't the strongest. The app's customization options and sleek design are also highlights, with minor complaints about glossy plastic showing smudges and snugness over long periods.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Intuitive controls
- Great sound for price
- Customizable app
Cons
- Glossy plastic shows smudges
- Noise cancellation not strongest
- Slightly snug over long periods
- Transparency mode could improve
Battery life 6
Sound quality 7
Comfort 5
Controls 5
App customization 5
Noise cancelling 4
Jabra Evolve3 85
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | Jabra Evolve3 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Dual foam fabric cushion |
| Headband | Liquid Silicone Padding | Recycle Aluminium Mono folk and slide arm |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 6★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 15 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 108.5 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | Jabra Advanced ANC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 135 hrs★ | 120 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Android & iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (a) B1860.026score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve3 850.007score per dollar
Nothing Headphone (a) B186 offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Scores 87 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
