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Nothing Headphone (1) Launches Worldwide at $299

Nothing’s first over-ear headphones feature a KEF collaboration for Hi-Res Audio with active noise cancellation in a transparent retro-futuristic design backed by up to 35 hours of battery life.

The Nothing Headphone (1) is officially available in both black and white as of July 15.
The new headphones come in black and white.
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Physical controls galore on the Nothing Headphone (1), and while at it, very seamlessly integrated within the design and don’t spoil the overall visual appeal (Vishal Mathur / HT Photo)

Overview

  • Headphone (1) became available worldwide on July 15 priced at $299 and offered in black or white.
  • The headset stems from a design partnership with British hi-fi company KEF, packing a custom 40 mm dynamic driver with Hi-Res Audio support, LDAC, USB-C lossless playback and a 3.5 mm jack.
  • Active noise cancellation features adjustable settings through the Nothing app, while the battery delivers up to 35 hours of playback with ANC active or 80 hours without and fast charging yields five hours of listening from a five-minute charge.
  • Its retro-futuristic transparent design uses precision aluminum CNC components and integrated physical controls including a volume roller and track paddles for tactile operation.
  • Early hands-on reviews praise the distinctive design and feature set but offer mixed judgments on overall sound quality compared with established flagship rivals.