Nothing's first over-ear headphones are no longer a secret. They are possibly being called... Nothing Headphone 1, Images and highly detailed specifications have been leaked, revealing practically everything we can expect from this new product. And if confirmed, we could be looking at one of the most exciting audio releases of the year.
In the leaked image we see the brand's usual and recognizable designTranslucent materials, clean lines, and a style very much in line with previous products. But beyond the visuals, the specifications promise a very high level of sound quality and battery life.
High-end sound by KEF
The Nothing Headphone 1 use drivers of 40mm dynamic drivers with 16 ohms impedance, and are powered by sound calibrated by KEF, A renowned British brand in the world of HiFi audio. The diaphragm is nickel-coated and features adaptive bass boost, as well as spatial audio and a custom 8-band equalizer. There will also be usage detection to automatically pause or resume the music.
The compatible codecs are AAC, SBC and LDAC, Therefore, support for Hi-Res Audio.
Active noise cancellation, huge battery, and advanced connectivity
As for noise cancellation, Nothing promises a Adaptive ANC up to 42 dB with transparent mode, covering a range up to 2000 Hz. Physical controls are also included. wheel, button and paddle, as in other recent models from the brand.
One of the most surprising points is the autonomy:
- Until 80 hours AAC playback with ANC disabled
- Until 35 hours with ANC active
- At LDAC, even 54 hours without ANC and 30 with ANC
The battery will be 1,040 mAh, and with just 5 minutes of charging will offer up to 5 hours ANC-free playback, or 2.4 hours with ANC activated.
Other features and compatibility
The headphones will also feature:
- Dual connection
- Low Lag Mode
- Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair
- Charging LED status
- Customizable sound profile
- "Find My Device" function«
Everything managed from the app Nothing X, compatible with both Android and iOS.
A serious rival in the premium market?
With these specifications, Nothing is aiming high. The transparent and minimalist design remains its hallmark, but now with a more premium feel than ever. If the price is right and the performance is as good as it seems, these Nothing Headphone 1 could become a serious competitor to established brands like Sony, Bose, or Apple.
We await its official presentation, but if all this is confirmed, the leap to the over-ear segment not only makes sense for Nothing, but could mark a new milestone in its catalog.
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