While it did find out what’s next for its phone series, nothing announced the Headphone 1 Pro. It’s the company’s new flagship audio product and the first with studio-level controls that accurately reflect that “Pro” moniker. After the impressive $199 headphone A series, it’s up the specs and the price. Fortunately, for Nothing fans, they still look like nothing else.
In white and black options (unfortunately no yellow this time, maybe not professional enough?) The $399 Nothing Headphone 1 Pro comes with a hardcase that surrounds the headphone cups, and you can wrap them around the headband. The case appears to be made of glossy plastic that evokes the late 90s, early 00s tech aesthetic that the Nothing Design team draws inspiration from.
The Headphone 1 Pro includes a small switch to cut the equalization and spatial audio for studio professionals, so they can hear what they are mixing more accurately. I think this is the first time that headphones have this feature, and it goes against the trend of adding equalizers, which Apple did with the AirPods Pro in iOS 27. This flat equalizer came from work with Metropolis Studios, a London-based mastering studio. I’m still waiting to listen to a pair of the new headphones, but I’m intrigued to hear how I respond to a flat EQ. Normally I like a lot of bass and most of us have our own audio preferences to some extent, so I wonder if this feature is for a niche group of listeners.
The Headphone 1 Pro tries to cover other pro features with support for LDAC, 24-bit high-res audio and wireless lossless connections. It also comes with a trio of drivers aimed at bass, vocal and instrumental ranges. The new headphones even support Auracast as a transmitter and receiver when connected to the companion app.
Rounding out the specs, the Headphone 1 Pro is IP52 rated and the company promises up to 32 hours with ANC on and 68 hours with noise cancellation off. Nothing says that its new headphones have its best ANC to date, with 10 mics that pick up environmental noise, while a new silicone baffle wall should create a better physical sound barrier.
They should also be more comfortable than its predecessors. Compared to the Headphone 1, the ear cushions are apparently 50 percent softer and fit the glasses better. The headband is also 10 percent wider.
The headphones (1) Pro are now available for purchase on Nothing’s own site, Amazon and in Best Buy stores across the United States. Nothing reveals another global brand ambassador, V from BTS, to mark the occasion. What happened to Charli XCX? Is she still on that ambassador train? I hope so.