Nothing Headphone (a) vs Philips Fidelio L4

Updated Sep 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Nothing Headphone (a) leads Philips Fidelio L4 overall by 5 points (81 vs 76 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life (ANC on), where Nothing Headphone (a) has 75 vs 40 h; Bluetooth version, where Nothing Headphone (a) has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
Nothing Headphone (a) leads overall
Nothing Headphone (a) · 83 overall, #4 of 51
81
Philips Fidelio L4 · 80 overall, #16 of 51
76
Key differences
  • Battery LifeNothing Headphone (a) 75 vs 40 h
  • Bluetooth VersionNothing Headphone (a) Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

Headphone (a) wins 2 of 5 categories

CategoryHeadphone (a)Fidelio L4Lead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Wireless
Tie
Battery
+19
Comfort & Build
+6
Connectivity
Tie

Physical Comparison

310 g330 g
Headphone (a)Fidelio L4

Fidelio L4 is 20 g (6%) heavier than Headphone (a).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Headphone (a)
Fidelio L4
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Wireless

Feature
Headphone (a)
Fidelio L4
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
Headphone (a)
Fidelio L4
Battery Life (ANC On)
75 h88% more
40 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes

Comfort & Build

Feature
Headphone (a)
Fidelio L4
Weight
310 g6% less
330 g

Connectivity

Feature
Headphone (a)
Fidelio L4
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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