Creative Synergy HD HP9550HD
Creative
45 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Nothing
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Creative Synergy HD HP9550HD
No customer feedback yet
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Value for money 9
Build quality 6
Comfort 7
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 7
Battery life 5
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Specifications
| Creative Synergy HD HP9550HD | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | memory foam |
| Headband | — | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX HD | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1.2200000286102295 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 5 hours playback | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| App | — | Nothing X |
Pros & Cons
Creative Synergy HD HP9550HD
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th 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
Creative Synergy HD HP9550HD0.578score per dollar
vs
Nothing Headphone Pro B1751.522score per dollar
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 28 specs.
