Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Avantree Duet WSHT-D6129
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Nothing Ear (stick) headphones, praising their unique retro cassette design, comfortable fit, and excellent physical button controls. Sound quality is generally rated highly, with some noting adjustable bass via the app, though a few found the out-of-box sound a bit bright. The carrying case's felt material collects lint and a Turkish user felt the price was too high for the sound quality.
Pros
- Unique retro cassette design
- Comfortable fit with adjustable band
- Intuitive physical button controls
- Excellent sound quality
- Good noise cancellation
Cons
- Sound can be bass-heavy or bright out of box
- Case material attracts lint and hair
- Heavy metal housing
- Price considered high by some
- EQ bug reduces volume when adjusting
Avantree Duet WSHT-D6129
The Avantree Duet headphones are highly praised for their comfort, sound quality, and ease of use, especially for TV watching with others. Users appreciate the clear audio setting, long battery life, and excellent range. However, some reviewers report durability issues with the plastic joints cracking after months of use, though the company's warranty service is noted as responsive. Overall, it's a solid choice for shared listening, but potential buyers should be aware of the build concerns.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Clear audio with voice enhancement
- Easy setup and pairing
- Excellent wireless range
- Long battery life
Cons
- Fragile plastic joints prone to cracking
- Ear pads can get sweaty with long use
- Audio quality not top-tier for audiophiles
- Expensive price point
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Avantree Duet WSHT-D6129 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | Avantree Duet - Dual Wireless Headphones for TV Watching, Clear Voice & Loud Volume for Seniors and the Hard of Hearing, Easy Plug & Play Setup, with 2.4GHz RF Transmitter & Charging Dock |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Avantree Duet WSHT-D6129
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average battery (22nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B170 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
