DOQAUS LIFE 3
DOQAUS
73 Overall Score
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Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Nothing
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
DOQAUS LIFE 3
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Nothing Headphone Pro B175
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Value for money 9
Build quality 6
Comfort 7
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 7
Battery life 5
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Specifications
| DOQAUS LIFE 3 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | high-strength nylon | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | DOQAUS Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, 90H Playtime, 3 EQ Modes, HiFi Audio, ENC Mic, Reinforced Durable Frame & Soft Earpads for Extended Wear, Phone, PC, Travel | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | ANC | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 5 hours playback | 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 | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| App | DOQAUS App | Nothing X |
Pros & Cons
DOQAUS LIFE 3
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- 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
DOQAUS LIFE 30.097score per dollar
vs
Nothing Headphone Pro B1750.048score per dollar
DOQAUS LIFE 3 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Scores 84 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 30 specs.
