Nothing Headphone (1)

Nothing Headphone (1): Sound by KEF & Tactical Tactile Controls

The Nothing Headphone (1) is Nothing's flagship entry into the over-ear audio market. Tuned in partnership with British audio pioneer KEF, it merges transparent housing elements with solid tactile controls, spatial audio with head tracking, and a massive 80-hour battery life.

Key Specifications

• Audio Engineering: Sound by KEF | Custom-designed 40mm dynamic drivers with high-linearity suspension and nickel-plated PU surround

• Codec & Audio Support:

  • Wireless: Hi-Res Audio Wireless Certified, LDAC (up to 24-bit/96kHz), AAC, SBC

  • Digital Wired: USB-C Audio (supports 24-bit/96kHz lossless transmission)

  • Analog Wired: 3.5mm Aux Jack (supports 24-bit/48kHz transmission)

• Active Noise Cancellation: Real-Time Adaptive Hybrid ANC (up to 42 dB noise reduction, scanning every 600ms)

• Spatial Audio: Spatializer with dynamic Head Tracking for 360-degree soundscapes

• Battery & Playback:

  • ANC Off: Up to 80 Hours

  • ANC On: Up to 35 Hours

  • Fast Charging: 5 minutes gives up to 5 hours of listening time

• Tactile Physical Controls (Right Ear Cup):

  • Knurled Volume Roller: Smooth, continuous volume adjustment

  • Navigation Paddle: Dedicated physical toggle for fast-forwarding, rewinding, and skipping tracks

  • Essential Button: Programmable button for voice assistants, mode switching, or triggering Nothing OS Essential Space

• Build & Materials: Aluminum frame structure, transparent outer ear cup shells, soft matte ear cushions, IP52 dust & water resistance rating

• Dimensions & Weight: 173.85 x 78 x 189.25 mm | 329g

• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, Dual-Device Multipoint, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair

• MSRP: $299 / £299 / RM1,099

Product Highlights

• KEF Acoustic Engineering: Tuned by legendary audio manufacturer KEF, providing natural midrange balance, precise transient response, and wide spatial instrument separation.

• No-Touch Mechanical Interface: Completely replaces accidental touch swipes with a physical volume roller, track navigation paddle, and dedicated action buttons located on the ear cup.

• Lossless Triple-Connection Flexibility: Seamlessly transitions from wireless LDAC listening to lossless USB-C or traditional 3.5mm analog wired audio without power loss.

• Smart Wear & Seal Sensing: Scans ear cushion alignment every 1,875 ms to automatically adjust ANC compensation based on hair or glass frame gaps.

What's in the Box

• Nothing Headphone (1)

• Protective Zipper Soft Case

• USB-C to USB-C Audio & Charging Cable

• 3.5mm to 3.5mm Analog Audio Cable

• User Manual & Safety Information

Nothing launched its first pair of over-ear headphones under its main brand as the Nothing Head (1) (often referred to casually as the Nothing Headphone 1). Prior to this, their audio lineup consisted entirely of in-ear buds (Ear (1), Ear (2), Ear (a), etc.).

Key Highlights

Design Tip: The tactile control dial on the earcup allows you to adjust volume and cycle through ANC modes without reaching for your phone.