Nothing has launched its first circumaural headphones, the Nothing Headphone (1), Marking its entry into the over-ear headphone market with a product that prioritizes build quality, advanced connectivity, and considerable battery life, we'll now review all its technical details.
Design and construction
These are headphones closed circumaural, These headphones completely cover the ear and passively isolate sound. The set measures 173.8 mm high, 78 mm deep, and 189.2 mm wide, weighing 329 grams. The included carrying case measures 52 x 220 x 220 mm and adds 264 grams. Materials include rigid plastic, aluminum in key structural areas, and a partially transparent coating on the earcups, maintaining the brand's aesthetic.
Drivers and sound performance
In terms of acoustics, the Nothing Headphone (1) integrate 40mm dynamic drivers, These earbuds are made of polyurethane. Their frequency response ranges from 20 Hz to 40 kHz, covering the entire audible spectrum and beyond. With a nominal impedance of 16 ohms, they are easily compatible with most devices, even without external amplifiers.
Active noise cancellation
The system of active noise cancellation (ANC) reaches up to 42 dB attenuation and uses three microphones per earpiece to analyze and counteract ambient noise. In addition to ANC mode, it includes a transparency mode to allow the entry of outside sound, and ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) to improve call quality in noisy environments.
Wireless and wired connectivity
The headphones are compatible with Bluetooth 5.3 and include dual connection To pair two devices simultaneously. Supported codecs are: SBC, AAC, LHDC and LDAC, including support for high-resolution audio.
They can also be used via cable. A USB-C to USB-C for digital audio and another cable USB-C to 3.5 mm jack for analog devices. The system is compatible with Android (from 5.1 onwards) and iOS (from 13).
Physical controls and buttons
No touch gestures: the Nothing Headphone (1) opt for physical controls clearly differentiated. In the right earpiece we find a rotary wheel with pulse, designed for volume and other actions, a side lever to control reproduction and a multifunction button to switch between ANC modes, equalization profiles, or activate the assistant.
In addition, they have a Dedicated Bluetooth button for quick pairing.
Compatibility with apps and additional features
Function control is performed through the app. Nothing X, Available for Android and iOS, this app allows you to adjust parameters such as the equalizer (manual or with presets), noise cancellation, low latency mode, automatic usage detection, and spatial audio.
There is also support for Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair, which facilitates instant pairing. Nothing mobile users have additional features such as integration with Essential Space or activation of smart assistants.
Autonomy and charging
The battery of 1,040 mAh It offers an estimated autonomy of Up to 35 hours with ANC enabled and Up to 80 hours without ANC. The charging is done by USB Type-C and is completed in approximately two hours. There is also fast charging, which allows you to get several hours of use with a short charging session.
Box contents and price
The box includes:
- Nothing Headphones (1)
- Rigid carrying case with textile finish
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- USB-C to 3.5 mm jack cable
- Documentation
The official launch price in Europe is 299 euros, available for pre-order on July 4th.
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