Nothing has revealed its latest over-ear model: Headphone (1) Pro. This upgrade on the original Headphone (1) brings refined hardware, advanced audio features, and a price tagging of $399, positioning it well above its predecessor in both capability and comfort.
What’s New in the Pro
The Headphone (1) Pro is lighter, softer, and more premium. It weighs in at 327 g and now includes smoother ear cups, a wider headband, thicker padding, and strategic use of glass replacing previous plastic components. These changes are aimed at improving comfort for longer listening sessions. The visual refresh makes accents subtler and overall finish cleaner.
Audio enhancements are the headline here. The Pro model features a triple-driver setup giving more flexibility in sound tuning. Through the Nothing X app, users can individually adjust the main drivers and the “precision driver,” gaining deeper control over EQ than seen before in the brand’s line. There’s also a physical switch onboard that instantly activates a “Flat” EQ for neutral sound, while spatial presets like “Live House” and “Concert Hall” are supported—with optional head tracking—for immersive listening experiences.
Noise cancelling gets a boost too. The maximum Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) reaches 46 dB, a meaningful jump from the 42 dB offered by the Headphone (1). This improvement comes courtesy of a 10-mic setup combined with better sealing via improved earcup design.
Wireless and wired specs align with Nothing’s premium ambitions. Headphone (1) Pro supports lossless audio over USB-C and Hi-Res wireless streaming. Physical controls remain comprehensively featured, including a paddle and a side wheel for fast adjustment without pulling out a phone.
Availability and Price
The Headphone (1) Pro will go on sale starting September 29 through Nothing’s official store, Amazon, and Best Buy. The launch price is $399—placing it in competition with other high-end over-ear headphones with similarly aggressive feature sets.
Early hands-on impressions indicate the upgrades are more than cosmetic: the hardware feels noticeably more comfortable, and the tuning options abundant—even overwhelming. Much will depend on personal preference—and how each listener balances control against convenience.
What this signals is a company pushing further into premium territory. The Headphone (1) Pro doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it raises the stakes. Stronger ANC, richer audio customization, and better material choices suggest that nothing in the high-end space is static. From here, it’s worth watching how other manufacturers respond—price-wise and feature-wise—and whether users embrace the richer control or yearn for simplicity. For consumers, this means more power, but with new complexity baked in.
