Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Dell Pro Alienware Pro Wireless Headset
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
Dell Pro Alienware Pro Wireless Headset
The Alienware gaming headset receives mixed feedback, with many praising its exceptional sound quality, comfort, and build design. However, significant issues with the microphone quality, buggy software, and unreliable ANC are frequently mentioned. Some users also report Bluetooth connectivity problems and a difficult warranty process, which detract from the overall experience.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and lightweight design
- Good build quality
- Effective passive noise isolation
- Long battery life
Cons
- Mediocre microphone quality
- Buggy and unreliable software
- Poor active noise cancellation (ANC)
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Difficult warranty process
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Dell Pro Alienware Pro Wireless Headset | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Graphene-Coated |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset - Wired/Wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, 15 Minute Fast Charging, Audio Output 20 Hz, Battery Talk Time (ANC on) Up to 24 Hrs (Bluetooth), Lunar Light |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 75 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | 15-minute rapid charging for up to 8 hours playback (ANC off) |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | Alienware Command Center |
| 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)
Dell Pro Alienware Pro Wireless Headset
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B170 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
