Nothing Headphone (a) B186 vs Razer Barracuda X
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
87 Overall Score
vs
Razer Barracuda X
Razer
62 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
Razer Barracuda X
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | Razer Barracuda X | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | Liquid Silicone Padding | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming & Mobile Headset (PC,PlayStation,Switch 2,Android,iOS): 2.4GHz Wireless + Bluetooth - Lightweight - 40mm Drivers - Detachable Mic - 50 Hr Battery - Black,(Pack of 2) |
| Surround | Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 135 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Unidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Razer Audio App |
| 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)
Razer Barracuda X
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (24th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
