Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Nothing
78 Overall Score
vs
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 3210
Poly
26 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 3210 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.10 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) 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)
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 3210
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong comfort (68th percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B1700.326score per dollar
vs
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 32100.782score per dollar
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 3210 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 34 specs.
