Calmbee BH100 vs Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Calmbee BH100
Calmbee
60 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Calmbee BH100
No customer feedback yet
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these Nothing headphones, praising the exceptional battery life, comfortable fit, and intuitive controls like the scroll wheel. The sound quality is generally considered great for the price, though one audiophile friend rated it 5/10 and some note the noise cancellation isn't the strongest. The app's customization options and sleek design are also highlights, with minor complaints about glossy plastic showing smudges and snugness over long periods.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Intuitive controls
- Great sound for price
- Customizable app
Cons
- Glossy plastic shows smudges
- Noise cancellation not strongest
- Slightly snug over long periods
- Transparency mode could improve
Battery life 6
Sound quality 7
Comfort 5
Controls 5
App customization 5
Noise cancelling 4
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Specifications
| Calmbee BH100 | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | Leather | Liquid Silicone Padding |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Calmbee Bluetooth Headphones, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones Over Ear with Microphone, Up to 140H Playtime, Transparency Mode, Deep Bass, Clear Calls, Comfort fit for Travel, Home | LDAC |
| Surround | Calmbee Bluetooth Headphones, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones Over Ear with Microphone, Up to 140H Playtime, Transparency Mode, Deep Bass, Clear Calls, Comfort fit for Travel, Home | Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 140 hrs★ | 135 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Min charge for 3 Hrs playback | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 5★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Calmbee BH100
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Calmbee BH100
No current pricing available
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
