Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Soundcore Space One Pro
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
Soundcore Space One Pro
The Soundcore Space One Pro headphones are highly praised for their excellent sound quality, strong bass, and effective noise cancellation. Users find them comfortable for long wear, with long battery life and good value for the price. Minor criticisms include a desire for a tighter fit and a hard carrying case, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable for long wear
- Long battery life
Cons
- Tighter fit desired
- No hard case included
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Soundcore Space One Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory-foam PU | slow-rebound foam |
| Headband | aluminum-reinforced frame | pressure-relieving headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 93 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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 | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 5 hours playback | 5 Minutes for 8 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 350 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Spotify | Virtual Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Soundcore Space One Pro
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Space One Pro offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 43 specs.
