JBL Tune 770NC
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
JBL Tune 770NC
The JBL Tune 770NC headphones are praised for their excellent value, offering strong noise cancellation, impressive battery life, and good sound quality at a reasonable price. Users appreciate the comfortable fit and the companion app's customization options, though some note the ear cups could be slightly larger and the lowest noise cancellation setting mutes music. Overall, they are seen as a solid choice for budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable over-ear headphones.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Impressive battery life
- Good noise cancellation
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Ear cups slightly too small
- Lowest ANC setting mutes music
- Companion app lacks features
- Average sound quality for audiophiles
- Initial setup in Chinese
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
| JBL Tune 770NC | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft ear cushions | memory foam |
| Headband | padded headband | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | JBL Tune 770NC - Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Bluetooth 5.3, Up to 70H Battery Life with Speed Charge, Lightweight, Comfortable & Foldable Design (Black) | LDAC |
| Surround | JBL Tune 770NC - Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Bluetooth 5.3, Up to 70H Battery Life with Speed Charge, Lightweight, Comfortable & Foldable Design (Black) | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.5, HFP 1.6 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 70 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes gets you an extra 3 hours of music | 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 | JBL Headphones | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 770NC
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %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 (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tune 770NC offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
