Nothing Released Headphone (1) Pro With Triple Drivers
The new $399 headset features a 20Hz-40kHz frequency range and an integrated 10-microphone noise cancellation system.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Nothing has launched the Headphone (1) Pro, a new audio device priced at $399 that highlights a triple-driver architecture and 68 hours of battery life. The release coincides with the appointment of V as a global brand ambassador for the company.
Why it matters
The introduction of the Pro model follows the quick sell-out of the lower-priced Headphone (a), signaling Nothing's intent to capture a larger share of the premium personal audio market. The firm is increasingly leveraging high-profile artist partnerships to differentiate its hardware in a crowded landscape.
The Headphone (1) Pro features a 40-mm bass dynamic driver and a 20Hz-40kHz frequency response, exceeding the standard human hearing range. It is tuned by Metropolis Studios engineers and utilizes a 10-mic array to manage active noise cancellation.
The players
Nothing
A consumer technology company focused on minimalist hardware design, including audio equipment and mobile devices.
V
A global musical artist who has joined as a brand ambassador for Nothing.
Charli xcx
A global musical artist and previously appointed brand ambassador for Nothing.
Metropolis Studios
A UK-based professional recording and mastering facility that provided technical tuning for the hardware.
The details
The Headphone (1) Pro utilizes a triple-driver architecture, an arrangement that employs three distinct speakers to handle different frequency ranges for greater audio clarity. The device chassis incorporates aluminium and titanium materials to balance structural rigidity with weight. Sound signature calibration was performed by engineers at Metropolis Studios, a recording facility known for its work in the UK music industry.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Headphone (1) Pro hits the market.
2026: Charli xcx joined Nothing as brand ambassador.
The Tech Race
The Headphone (1) Pro serves as a premium expansion of the product line initiated by the Headphone (a), which sold out in 48 hours. By moving into the $399 price segment, the company is positioning itself to compete more directly against established high-end consumer audio hardware.
The Headphone (1) Pro is available globally starting September 29, 2026, retailing at $399. Users who previously purchased the $199 Headphone (a) will find this model serves as the premium tiered alternative in the Nothing ecosystem.
The takeaway
Nothing is betting that its fusion of high-end acoustic tuning and celebrity-led marketing will sustain its momentum in the competitive audio space. Watch for future sell-through data to see if the brand can maintain its appeal at the $399 price point.
Further reading
For more on the current landscape of wearable audio hardware, visit Consumer Electronics.
More information
View full technical specifications and feature details on the nothing tech headphones product page.
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