VOKALEN Hyper Pro vs Nothing Headphone (a) B186
VOKALEN Hyper Pro
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
What Buyers Say
VOKALEN Hyper Pro
The VOKALEN Hyper Pro Adaptive ANC Wireless Headphones are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and long battery life. Users appreciate the comfortable fit, customizable touch controls, and solid build quality, especially considering the affordable price point. Some note that the volume could be louder and that the headphones are somewhat heavy, but overall they are seen as a great value. A few users with sensitivity issues found the clamping force uncomfortable, but most agree these are a strong competitor to premium brands like Sony and Bose.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life (60 hours)
- Comfortable fit for long sessions
- Customizable touch controls
Cons
- Volume not extremely loud
- Somewhat heavy (278g)
- Mesh ear pads attract lint
- Tight clamping force for some
- Touch controls can be accidentally triggered
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
Scores
Specifications
| VOKALEN Hyper Pro | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | mesh | memory foam |
| Headband | — | 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 | VOKALEN Hyper Pro Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with mic, 60H Playtime, Comfort Fit Mesh Ear Cushions, Deep Bass Hi-Res Audio (Pro, Black) | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 135 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | 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 | Vokalen Connect | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
VOKALEN Hyper Pro
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average comfort (14th percentile)14th %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
VOKALEN Hyper Pro
No current pricing available
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
