Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, durability, and value for money. Users highlight their neutral, true-to-sound audio reproduction and effective passive noise isolation, making them ideal for studio monitoring and critical listening. Some reviewers note that the headphones can be uncomfortably tight initially and that the ear pad coverings may peel over time, but overall, they are considered a reliable choice for both professional and home use.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Neutral and true-to-sound audio
- Effective passive noise isolation
- Durable build quality
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Tight fit initially
- Ear pad covering may peel
- Slightly heavy
- Can hear sound outside
- Cord bundled may not fit
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
| Sennheiser HD 280 Pro | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | soft earpads | memory foam |
| Headband | headband padding | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 25 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 64 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones, w/Stand, Black | 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 | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| 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
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd 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 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
