Nothing Headphone (a) B186 vs JBL Quantum 200
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
JBL Quantum 200
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
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
JBL Quantum 200
The JBL Quantum 200 headset receives mostly positive feedback for its clear sound, comfortable memory foam ear cups, and good microphone quality at an affordable price. However, several users report durability issues, with the ear cushion fabric peeling after months of use and one unit developing a wiring fault after two years. A small number of buyers experienced severe audio defects or found the ear cups too snug for larger ears.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Comfortable memory foam ear cups
- Good microphone clarity
- Affordable price
- Sturdy build for the price
Cons
- Ear cushion fabric peeling after months
- Wiring issues after 2 years
- Ear cups too snug for large ears
- Foam windscreen comes off occasionally
- Ear cups get warm after hours
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | JBL Quantum 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | Liquid Silicone Padding | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Virtual Surround | Spatial Audio |
| 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 | — |
| 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
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)
JBL Quantum 200
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong comfort (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
JBL Quantum 200
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.
