Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
87 Overall Score
vs
HyperX Cloud II Wireless
HyperX
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
HyperX Cloud II Wireless
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | HyperX Cloud II Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam and soft, pliable leatherette |
| Headband | Liquid Silicone Padding | aluminum frame |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 53 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | HyperX Cloud II Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC, PS4/PS5, Nintendo Switch, Long Lasting Battery Up to 30 Hours, 7.1 Surround Sound, Memory Foam, Detachable Noise Cancelling Microphone, Mic Monitoring |
| Surround | Virtual Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 135 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 1 |
| 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
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)
HyperX Cloud II Wireless
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
HyperX Cloud II Wireless
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.
