Sonitum PC01
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Sonitum PC01
The Sonitum headset is widely praised for its comfort, clear sound, and effective noise cancellation at an affordable price. Many users find it perfect for work-from-home setups and school use, with a lightweight design that allows for long wear. However, some reviewers note that the ear cups are small, the microphone can be too far from the mouth, and there is no on-headset volume control. Durability concerns were raised by a few, with one unit failing after 2.5 years.
Pros
- Comfortable for long wear
- Clear sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Affordable price
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Small ear cups
- Microphone too far from mouth
- No on-headset volume control
- Durability concerns over time
- Flimsy build feel
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
| Sonitum PC01 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | cushioned ear pads | memory foam |
| Headband | adjustable headband | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sonitum Headset with Microphone - Noise Canceling Computer Headset for Office, Meetings, Chat- Comfortable Over-Ear PC Headphones with Rotating Mic- 3.5 Jack for Universal Connectivity (1 Pack) | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| 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 | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| App | — | Nothing X |
Pros & Cons
Sonitum PC01
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- 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
Sonitum PC01 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.
