Nothing Headphone Pro B175
KVIDIO WH201A
What Buyers Say
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
KVIDIO WH201A
These KVIDIO headphones deliver exceptional value for the price, with users consistently praising the impressive battery life, comfort, and surprisingly good sound quality. While not audiophile-grade, the balanced audio profile and deep bass satisfy most listeners, and the build holds up well over time. Minor drawbacks include a default volume that can be too loud, some sound leakage, and ear pads that may wear down after extended use.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Great value for money
- Comfortable for long wear
- Surprisingly good sound quality
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Default volume too loud
- Sound leakage at high volume
- Ear pads wear over time
- Volume control awkward
- Plastic feels cheap
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | KVIDIO WH201A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory-protein foam |
| Headband | cap-friendly | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | KVIDIO Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, 65 Hours Playtime Wireless Headphones with Microphone, Foldable Lightweight Headset with Deep Bass, HiFi Stereo Sound Low Latency for Travel Work Cellphone |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime | quick charged within 2.5 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 500 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair | — |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
KVIDIO WH201A
- Strong comfort (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
KVIDIO WH201A offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.
