Nothing Headphone (1) Pro: $399, triple drivers, 46dB ANC
Nothing's new Headphone (1) Pro costs $399 in the US, £349 in the UK and €349 in Europe, which is about $50 less than Sony's flagship WH-1000XM6. The over-ear headphones add a third driver, noise cancelling rated at 46dB and a battery that lasts up to 68 hours. They arrived on September 29, per Nothing, after months of leaks.
The hardware
The look stays familiar: transparent panels and a rounded-square shape. The body is aluminum and scratch-resistant glass, with IP52 protection against dust and light splashes. Controls are physical, and the ear cushions are soft for long sessions.
The headphones use aluminum and scratch-resistant glass
Each ear cup holds three drivers, small speakers that split the sound. One handles bass, one handles detail and one handles treble. Nothing tuned the setup with London's Metropolis Studios.
Sound options are broader than last year's model. The Pro supports Hi-Res Audio and the LDAC codec, a high-quality Bluetooth format, over both wireless and wired connections. It also adds a Flat EQ preset and spatial audio with head tracking, which the 2025 model lacked.
Three drivers per ear cup, tuned with Metropolis Studios
Noise cancelling is rated at up to 46dB, 4dB better than the original Headphone (1). Ten microphones handle it, and a transparency mode lets outside sound in. Battery life is up to 30 hours with noise cancelling on and 68 hours with it off. Fast charging is supported.
The Headphone (1) Pro comes in black and white with a hard travel case
Connections include Bluetooth 6.1, USB-C and a 3.5mm jack. The headphones come in black or white with a hard travel case.
The price fight
At $399, Nothing sits under Sony's $449 XM6. In the UK, T3 lists the Sony at £399, so the gap is the same £50. Android Authority puts the Pro against the Bose QuietComfort 2 and Sennheiser Momentum 5 at this price.
The harder sell may be Nothing's own Headphone (a). It is cheaper and shares the design. Buyers will have to decide whether a third driver, better ANC and Hi-Res support are worth the extra money.
The Pro is on sale at Nothing.tech and Amazon, plus Best Buy in the US. UK buyers can use Nothing's store and authorized retailers. India pricing hasn't been announced. Check the claimed battery figures in reviews, since the leaks quoted 60 hours and the final spec is 68.
