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Nothing Headphone (1) Hits Record-Low $199

Retail discounts have pushed flagship features such as LDAC, on-device spatial head tracking, and adaptive ANC within reach for many buyers.

Overview

  • Retailers cut the price of the Headphone (1) to $199 on Amazon on Monday and Tuesday, a $100 reduction from its $299 list price and the lowest recorded sale.
  • The Headphone (1) ships with custom 40mm dynamic drivers and supports LDAC, USB-C lossless playback, Bluetooth multipoint, and on-device spatialization with head tracking.
  • Nothing advertises long battery life with roughly 80 hours of use with ANC off and about 35 hours with ANC on, plus a five-minute quick charge that can add around five hours of playback.
  • The design and controls separate the model from rivals, featuring rectangular outer earcups, an IP52 splash rating, wired listening via 3.5mm or USB-C, and a scroll wheel for volume with pressable controls for playback and ANC modes.
  • Nothing’s budget CMF Headphone Pros are also heavily discounted to about $55, offering LDAC support and very long battery life, a move that underscores the brand’s multi-tier pricing push and could make premium features more accessible to cost-conscious buyers.