Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
83 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Music
Studio
Gaming
Work
Calls
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 135 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge delivers 8 hours of playback time (ANC off) | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.
