Nothing Headphone (1) B170
Nothing
84 Overall Score
vs
Srhythm NiceComfort NC35 2nd
Srhythm
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (1) B170
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Design 8
Sound quality 7
Comfort 6
Controls 5
Battery life 2
Value for money 5
Srhythm NiceComfort NC35 2nd
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) B170 | Srhythm NiceComfort NC35 2nd | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | protein leather |
| Headband | Aluminium, Kunststoffe | protein leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 4★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | Srhythm NiceComfort 35 (2nd Gen) Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphones,Wireless Bluetooth 6.0, 5Microphones with ENC,Transparency,Spatial Audio,140H Playtime,Low Latency,Custom EQ via App |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| 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 | 140 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 5 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Srhythm App |
| 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)
Srhythm NiceComfort NC35 2nd
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) B1700.420score per dollar
vs
Srhythm NiceComfort NC35 2nd1.169score per dollar
Srhythm NiceComfort NC35 2nd offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Nothing Headphone (1) B170 wins 6 specs while Srhythm NiceComfort NC35 2nd wins 4.
