Nothing unveils Headphone (1) Pro over-ear headphones with a three-driver architecture

Nothing has unveiled its flagship Headphone (1) Pro over-ear headphones. They retain the design of their predecessor, but the transparent plastic panels have been replaced with 9H-hardness Panda Glass tempered glass.

The main structure is made of aluminum, while the ear cup mounts are made of titanium alloy. They weigh 327 grams, 2 grams less than the original model. Compared with the base model, the ear cushion padding is 50% softer, the headband is 10% wider and the ear cups have greater freedom of movement for a comfortable fit. The enclosure has an IP52 rating for protection against dust and splashes.

The headphones’ main feature is an advanced three-driver architecture. Each ear cup contains a 40 mm dynamic driver for deep bass, another full-range driver for midrange frequencies and an xMEMS transducer with a silicon membrane for high frequencies. The headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified, while the built-in Bluetooth 6.1 module supports the audiophile LDAC codec as well as AAC, SBC and LC3. With a wireless LDAC connection, sound quality reaches 24 bit / 96 kHz, while a wired connection through the USB-C port provides full lossless Hi-Fi audio at 24 bit / 192 kHz. The model also supports Dynamic Spatial Audio with head tracking and offers five ambient modes, including a Studio B profile tuned in collaboration with London’s Metropolis Studios.

An array of ten microphones and new silicone insulation provide active noise cancellation (ANC) of up to 46 dB. Playback controls remain traditional and mechanical: the enclosure features tactile switches as well as a physical Flat EQ button. It is designed for audio engineers and content creators and allows all software processing to be disabled instantly for a perfectly neutral, “flat” sound. Smart features include quick pairing via Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair, simultaneous connection to two sources (Multipoint), a low-latency audio mode and sensors that automatically pause playback when the headphones are removed. The built-in 1060 mAh battery provides up to 30 hours of operation with ANC enabled and up to 68 hours in standard mode.

The headphones are available in black and white and come with a soft case. The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro costs $399.