Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
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
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless Bluetooth Headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and exceptional comfort, especially for extended wear. Users highlight the long 50-hour battery life, easy setup, and intuitive controls, though some note the EQ app could be better and volume could be slightly higher. A few users experienced Bluetooth connectivity issues with specific TVs, but overall, these headphones are praised as a great value for their price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Exceptional comfort for long wear
- Long 50-hour battery life
- Easy setup and pairing
Cons
- EQ app could be better
- Volume could be louder
- Bluetooth issues with some TVs
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory-foam PU | silicone |
| Headband | aluminum-reinforced frame | silicone-lined |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 37 mm |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 80 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 800 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Spotify | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | IPX0 |
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
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
