The British tech brand Nothing has been steadily building its ecosystem of stylish gadgets, and now it has added another audio device to the mix: the Nothing Headphone (a). Positioned as a more accessible alternative to the company’s premium headphones, this model aims to deliver signature Nothing design and strong audio performance without the flagship price tag.
Visually, the Headphone (a) continues Nothing’s tradition of bold industrial design, albeit a little less polarizing this time. While the brand is famous for its transparent aesthetic, this new model introduces brighter color options, including a standout yellow finish that immediately grabs attention. You will not be losing this pair in a dark room anytime soon. The headphones are designed to be comfortable for long listening sessions, with padded earcups and a balanced headband that helps reduce fatigue over extended use.
Functionally, the Headphone (a) focuses on delivering a balanced and immersive sound experience, piped through titanium-coated Pen+PU 40 mm drivers. Physical controls remain a key part of the design, allowing users to adjust volume or change tracks with tactile buttons and rollers instead of relying entirely on touch gestures. This approach makes everyday use simpler and more intuitive. Sometimes, good old buttons still win.
Battery life is another highlight. Packing a pretty impressive 1,060 mAh lithium-ion battery, the headphones are designed for long listening sessions and are expected to offer some of the longest battery performance in Nothing’s audio lineup. We are talking about up to 135 hours of playback with ANC off. Even with ANC on, it claims up to 75 hours of playback.
Charging is via Type-C wired charging, which takes about 2 hours to completely top up. For those rushing for time, you will be glad to know it has fast charging that offers up to 8 hours of use—ANC off—with just 5 minutes of charging.
And then who can forget that it has adaptive active noise cancellation, enabled by four microphones, including a 2-mic hybrid ANC system. Transparency mode comes standard, and so does a three-mic algorithm for calls. Wireless connectivity is via Bluetooth 5.4, with support for Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair. It supports LDAC and is Hi-Res Certified. The headphones also have a built-in LED for charging status and are IP52 rated.
It is compatible with Android 5.1 and above, and iOS 13 and above, supporting AAC, SBC, and LDAC codecs. If anyone’s down, the new Nothing Headphone (a) is available for pre-order now for US$199.
Images: Nothing.
