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Nothing Launches Headphone (1) Pro as $399 Studio‑Focused Flagship

The new over‑ear model pairs a three‑driver design and a physical flat EQ with improved ANC to position Nothing in the premium headphone market.

Overview

  • Nothing officially launched the Headphone (1) Pro and made it available for purchase on September 29 for $399 through Nothing’s store, Amazon, and Best Buy.
  • The headphones use a triple‑driver layout — a 40mm bass dynamic driver, a precision mid driver, and an xMEMS treble driver — and support Hi‑Res wireless (LDAC) plus wired lossless over USB‑C up to 24‑bit/192kHz.
  • A physical Flat EQ switch and tuning work with London’s Metropolis Studios to offer a neutral reference mode and a Studio B spatial preset aimed at creators and prosumers.
  • Active noise cancellation is driven by a 10‑microphone system with a claimed reduction around 45–46 dB and a redesigned earcup seal, while reviewers say ANC is improved though not yet the absolute leader versus Sony, Bose, or Apple.
  • Nothing traded some battery life for the new hardware — rated at up to 30 hours with ANC on and 68 hours with ANC off — and added premium materials and comfort tweaks as part of a clear push into higher‑end audio and U.S. retail expansion.