Beyerdynamic DT-250-80OHM vs Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Beyerdynamic DT-250-80OHM
Beyerdynamic
37 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Beyerdynamic DT-250-80OHM
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
| Beyerdynamic DT-250-80OHM | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Liquid Silicone Padding |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 30 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 80 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 135 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 5★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Beyerdynamic DT-250-80OHM
- Strong comfort (79th percentile)
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (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
Beyerdynamic DT-250-80OHM
No current pricing available
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
