Nothing B170
Nothing
78 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0100
Bose
55 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Music
Calls
Commute
Studio
Specifications
| Nothing B170 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Real Time Adaptive ANC | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 4 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Bose Music |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing B170
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0100
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing B1700.326score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-01000.204score per dollar
Nothing B170 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing B170
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 35 specs.
