Nothing’s Headphone (1) Pro brings triple-driver audio to $319, $80 below list
Nothing’s Headphone (1) Pro has a distinctive transparent design and three drivers in each earcup. Right now, Amazon is offering the black version for $319, which is $80 below its displayed $399 list price.
The offer I checked was for a new pair sold and shipped by Amazon, with no coupon or Prime membership required for that price. This is the newer Headphone (1) Pro, so make sure the listing says “Pro” if you’re comparing it with the similarly named Headphone (1).
That discount makes the Pro easier to consider, though I wouldn’t buy it on the strength of the transparent design alone. Independent reviewers liked the sound and customisation, but found a few practical compromises, particularly if powerful noise cancellation is your priority.
The Headphone (1) Pro has a transparent earcup design. Image: Tom's Guide
- Triple-driver over-ear headphones with adaptive ANC
- Amazon comparison price (list price)
- $399.00
- New; sold and shipped by Amazon when checked
Three drivers and wired audio give the Pro its appeal
According to Nothing’s specifications, each earcup combines a 40mm bass driver, a precision dynamic driver and an xMEMS treble driver. The headphones have adaptive active noise cancellation, a transparency mode and Bluetooth 6.1, along with a USB-C connection for wired audio.
The headphones use physical controls. Image: Tom's Guide
The company says USB-C playback supports lossless audio at up to 24-bit/192kHz with a compatible source. Wireless listeners get AAC, SBC and LDAC support; whether you can use a particular codec depends on the device you connect.
Nothing’s battery figures are worth reading closely. It rates the headphones for up to 68 hours with noise cancellation off and AAC, or up to 30 hours with cancellation on and AAC. Those are manufacturer estimates, and your volume, codec and settings will affect how long they last.
The Nothing X app offers sound adjustments, while the headphones have physical controls rather than relying entirely on touch gestures. A hard-shell case and both USB-C and 3.5mm audio cables are included in the box, according to Nothing.
The headphones are an over-ear design. Image: Tom's Guide
Reviewers liked the sound but found ANC trade-offs
Tom’s Guide’s reviewer praised the full-bodied sound, comfort and EQ options. But the same review found the case bulky, some controls awkward to reach, and noise cancellation less effective than the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) and AKG N9 Hybrid.
SoundGuys also liked the EQ and connectivity features, while warning that a poor seal can hurt both sound and noise cancellation. If you’re shopping mainly for a quieter commute, I’d pay particular attention to fit and the return policy. We’ve also covered Sony’s WH-1000XM6 as another noise-cancelling option.
As for the price, 9to5Toys reported the same $319 Amazon offer on November 14. That earlier offer doesn’t by itself establish an all-time low. Nothing’s US page also displays $319, although availability can depend on the colour. Check the black Pro model and final total on Amazon’s listing before ordering.
Image credit: Tom’s Guide.
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