Nothing has introduced the Headphone (1) Pro, a $399 flagship over-ear headphone featuring a metal-and-glass design, according to multiple outlets. The headphones use three drivers in each ear, with tuning from Metropolis Studios, according to Wired.
The launch follows Nothing's earlier releases this year, including the Headphone A and Ear 3A earbuds, according to The Verge. The Headphone A had launched at $199, with the earbuds priced under $100, leaving room in the lineup for a higher-end model.
According to Independent Journal Review, the Headphone (1) Pro includes adaptive noise cancellation and up to 68 hours of battery life, and is positioned as a competitor to premium headphones from Apple, Sony and Bose.
Coverage across outlets frames the release as Nothing's push into the high-end audio market, with an emphasis on studio-oriented sound tuning and premium build materials.
How each side covered it
Left
- Wired highlighted the triple-driver setup and Metropolis Studios tuning aimed at studio use.
- Bloomberg noted the $399 price and glass-and-metal design.
- The Verge placed the launch in context of Nothing's prior 2024 audio releases, the Headphone A and Ear 3A.
“Nothing's new flagship Headphone 1 Pro put you in the studio” — The Verge
Right
- Independent Journal Review reported adaptive noise cancellation and up to 68 hours of battery life.
- The outlet framed the launch as Nothing's entry into competition with Apple, Sony and Bose.
- It described the design as metal-and-glass and premium over-ear.
“Nothing launches $399 Headphone (1) Pro to rival Apple and Sony” — Independent Journal Review
Questions readers ask
What is the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro?
It is a new $399 flagship over-ear headphone from Nothing, featuring a metal-and-glass design and triple-driver audio in each ear, according to multiple outlets.
How much does the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro cost?
The Headphone (1) Pro is priced at $399, according to Wired, Bloomberg and The Verge.
What features does the Headphone (1) Pro include?
According to Independent Journal Review, it includes adaptive noise cancellation and up to 68 hours of battery life, alongside triple-driver audio noted by other outlets.
How does the Headphone (1) Pro compare to Nothing's other products?
According to The Verge, it follows the $199 Headphone A and sub-$100 Ear 3A earbuds, filling a higher-end spot in Nothing's audio lineup.
Who is the Headphone (1) Pro meant to compete with?
According to Independent Journal Review, the headphones are positioned as a rival to premium models from Apple, Sony and Bose.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- BloombergLeft-leaningNothing Debuts $399 ‘Pro’ Headphones with Glass, Metal Design
- The VergeLeft-leaningNothing’s new flagship Headphone 1 Pro put you in the studio
- WiredLeft-leaningNothing’s New Headphone (1) Pro Are Made for the Studio
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningNothing launches $399 Headphone (1) Pro to rival Apple and Sony