Beats 360 vs Nothing Headphone (1) Pro: which should you buy?

Key differences

Not enough for an overall lead: the Beats 360 is ahead on water resistance only.

• Water resistance: IPX4 vs IP52Beats 360: IPX4 (IPX4 (sweat and water)) ConfirmedSourceNothing Headphone (1) Pro: IP52 ConfirmedSource
• Weight: 294.5g vs 327gBeats 360: 294.5g ConfirmedSourceNothing Headphone (1) Pro: 327g ConfirmedSource
• Battery life: close (32 hrs vs 30 hrs) (both ANC on)Beats 360: 32 hrs ConfirmedSourceNothing Headphone (1) Pro: 30 hrs ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

• The Beats 360 Guide names it for noise cancelling, gym workouts and commuting.Noise cancelling: Combined active and passive noise cancellation reaches up to 1.75x that of Beats Studio Pro. ConfirmedSourceGym workouts: Performance Knit cushions are built for fitness and stay stable through any workout, and they twist off to swap in under five seconds. Source linkedSourceCommuting: ANC performed well on busy commuter trains, and Transparency mode lets you hear your surroundings. Source linkedSource
• The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro Guide names it for music, noisy calls and battery life.Music: Three drivers per cup, including an xMEMS treble driver, make treble crisp and bright, and USB-C plays lossless up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Source linkedSourceNoisy calls: Environmental Noise Cancellation uses two mics on each side to keep you sounding sharp on calls. Source linkedSourceBattery life: Sixty-eight hours of playback with noise cancelling off, or 30 with it on, come from one charge. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for.