Nothing Headphone (1) Pro: price, specs and studio features

British tech brand Nothing has released the Headphone (1) Pro, placing a focus on music producers and critical listeners. A collaboration with Metropolis Studios brings a Flat EQ and a handful of other sound profiles. Meanwhile, a triple-driver architecture, Hi-Res playback, and real-time Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation are designed for a “detailed and customisable listening experience”, says Nothing in a press release

The new headphones build on the Nothing Headphone (1), which MusicTech scored a 7/10 in 2025. They sport a similar design, with rectangular earcups inspired by tape cassettes, but have a slightly different design and a few new controls. Nothing is known for its quirky approach to design; that’s partly thanks to Teenage Engineering, which has worked on Nothing designs since 2021. The Headphone (1) Pro is available in black and white, and comes with a very 90s-style carry case.

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Nothing Headphone (1) Pro Black and White models

Here’s everything you need to know about the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

How much is the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro?

Nothing’s Headphone (1) Pro is priced at $399, which is $100 more than the original Headphone (1). You can purchase the Headphone (1) Pro from 29 September 2026.

What are the highlights of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro?

As eye-catching as the cassette-tape-inspired design is, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro’s build isn’t just about looks. The lightweight titanium and aluminium design, with a padded headband and soft cushions, is intended for comfortable listening over a long period. Couple that with up to 46dB of Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation — made possible with a 10-mic system — and you’ll likely be suitably immersed on long-haul flights and deep listening sessions.

Hi-Res wireless and wired playback will make those listening sessions even more detailed. If you’re hooked up to your music player via the supplied USB-C cable, you can get audio fidelity up to 24-bit/192kHz. With the supplied aux cable, or with compatible wireless systems, you can get up to 24-bit/96kHz fidelity.

Whatever the fidelity, you’ll be listening to your music on Nothing’s triple-driver system. The three drivers comprise:

• A 40mm dynamic bass driver, specialising in frequencies between 20Hz and 10kHz. Nothing says that “a PEEK+PU surround keeps the low-end tight, and the PET Electroplated Metal-Ceramic Dome cuts distortion when things get loud.”
• A precision dynamic driver for sounds between 5kHz and 15kHz. A PEN diaphragm is on board to ensure clarity in the mid-range, particularly on vocals, which apparently feel “more present”, according to Nothing
• A Treble xMEMS driver, handling audio content from 10kHz up to 40kHz. Nothing says the sillicon diaphragm helps “deliver transient responses without distortion, boost harmonics and textures so instruments feel richer, more detailed.”

Spatial audio is present on the Headphone (1) Pro, with head tracking and five different modes to choose from. A custom EQ, via the Nothing X app, lets you dial in the sound you want, with a selection of EQ presets including five by Metropolis Studios.

The rechargeable battery on the Headphone (1) Pro lasts for 30 hours with ANC on; up to 68 hours with ANC off. They’re fast-charge-enabled, so you’ll get two hours of listening time with a quick five-minute charge.

Which features make the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro suitable for music producers and creators?

Nothing’s collaboration with Metropolis Studios brings a few features specific to music producers and creators, but there’s more going on besides.

The Flat EQ, which you can toggle via a switch inside the left earcup, is a neutral EQ profile. This is designed for critical listening sessions, comparing mixdowns, and reviewing tracks. When switched on, Flat EQ also disables transparency mode, spatial audio and all other EQ settings.

Elsewhere, a Studio B preset for the headphones’ spatial audio mode emulates the sound of the room in Metropolis Studios’ Studio B. Nothing says that it’s “designed for focussed listening; it’s open, airy and clear.” Metropolis also produced five genre-based EQ profiles for the headphones: Neo-Jazz, British Rock, UK Rap + Grime, Electronica and UK bass.

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Nothing Headphone (1) Pro on a mixing desk

Why do I need the Nothing X app?

You don’t need the app to start listening to your music with the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro. But if you’re interested in the full set of features — like personalised sound profiles, Metropolis Studios’ EQ, and Dual Connection — the app is essential.

I don’t have a Nothing Phone — is the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro still worth getting?

You don’t need a Nothing Phone to use the Headphone (1) Pro. iOS and other Android users can still get the Nothing X app, and the headphones are compatible with macOS, Linux and Windows. If you’re not using a Nothing Phone, the main feature you won’t get is ChatGPT integration.

Our review, publishing shortly, will have more info on the Headphone (1) Pro’s compatibility outside of NothingOS.

Should I buy the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro?

Stay tuned for MusicTech’s full review.

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Sam is the Commissioning Editor at MusicTech, where he’s helped shape the publication’s editorial voice since 2019. With nearly two decades of music-making and a degree in music technology behind him, his focus is on the stories behind studio gear and the artists who use it. He’s spent way too much time sampling disco records.