Nacon RIG400HXW
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Nacon RIG400HXW
The RIG 400 HX is widely praised for its exceptional comfort, especially for glasses wearers and long gaming sessions. Sound quality is considered decent for gaming but not top-tier for music, and the value for money is excellent. A few users reported defects like distortion or mic issues, but replacements often worked perfectly, and the overall durability is well-regarded.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for glasses wearers
- Great for long gaming sessions
- Lightweight and breathable foam
- Good value for money
- Decent sound quality for gaming
Cons
- Sound quality not top-tier for music
- Some units had distortion or feedback
- Mic issues on some units
- Limited head adjustment
- Not ideal for pure music listening
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
The CMF by Nothing headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value at around $80, offering premium build quality, comfortable fit, and impressive sound with deep bass and clear mids/highs. Active noise cancellation is effective for the price, though not top-tier, and battery life is excellent. Minor drawbacks include a soft carrying pouch instead of a hard case, a slightly bulky design, and a volume scroll wheel that adjusts in 6% increments. Overall, users strongly recommend them as a budget-friendly alternative to high-end models like Sony XM4/XM5.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Premium build quality and design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Deep, punchy bass with clear mids/highs
- Effective ANC for the price
Cons
- Soft carrying pouch instead of hard case
- Slightly bulky design
- Volume wheel adjusts in 6% increments
- ANC not top-tier
- Cushioning may lose shape over time
Scores
Specifications
| Nacon RIG400HXW | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | padded | memory foam |
| Headband | The headband and pavilions are designed for gamers | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Nacon RIG RIG400HXW Gaming Headphones, Multi-platform compatibility, White | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nacon RIG400HXW
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.
