Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
87 Overall Score
vs
Poly EncorePro 530
Poly
42 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
Poly EncorePro 530
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | Poly EncorePro 530 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Foam |
| Headband | Liquid Silicone Padding | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 16 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Poly EncorePro HW530 Quick Disconnect Headset - Mono - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 20 Hz - 16 kHz - On-ear - Monaural - Ear-cup - 2.92 ft Cable - Omni-directional, Noise Cancelling Microphone - Black |
| 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 | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.8899999856948853 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 | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| 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)
Poly EncorePro 530
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong comfort (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Poly EncorePro 530
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
