Nothing announces its premium Headphone (1) Pro, combining complex driver architecture, advanced noise cancelling, and wired hi-res support, as it targets the high-end audio segment worldwide.
Nothing has moved its premium headphones further upmarket with the Headphone (1) Pro, a model built around a more complex driver arrangement, adaptive noise cancellation and a stronger push towards wired hi-res listening. In the Philippines, WalasTech said the device is priced at PHP 25,490, with pre-orders opening on 1 October and general availability set for 9 November through local retail channels including Digital Walker and Open Source. The launch places the headphones squarely in the high-end segment, where they will compete on sound, features and industrial design rather than on price.
The most distinctive change is the triple-driver system in each earcup. According to Nothing’s specifications, the setup combines a 40mm dynamic driver for bass, a 13 x 8mm precision driver for midrange and a solid-state xMEMS driver for treble. TechRadar’s review said the arrangement gives the headphones a detailed, neutral presentation, while also noting that the company tuned the model with Metropolis Studios to support a flatter listening profile. Nothing also includes a dedicated Flat EQ switch, allowing users to move quickly to a more neutral sound signature without opening the app.
The feature list extends well beyond the driver array. Nothing says the Headphone (1) Pro supports adaptive ANC with up to 46dB of reduction, using 10 microphones in total, along with Transparency Mode and wear detection. TechRadar and T3 both highlighted the improved padding, the use of machined aluminium and Panda Glass, and the more substantial case design, although both reviews said the case is bulky. The headphones also support spatial audio with head tracking, five selectable spatial modes, Bluetooth 6.1, LDAC, AAC, SBC and LC3, plus dual-device connectivity and fast pairing on Android and Windows.
Battery life is rated at up to 68 hours with ANC off and AAC playback, or up to 30 hours with ANC on. With LDAC, Nothing quotes up to 53 hours without ANC and 28 hours with it enabled. The headphones also support USB-C lossless audio at up to 24-bit/192kHz and 3.5mm playback at up to 24-bit/96kHz, which TechRadar said makes them more attractive to users who want a wired or semi-pro listening option. That said, both TechRadar and T3 argued that the premium price leaves the Headphone (1) Pro fighting not only established rivals, but also Nothing’s own less costly alternatives, which may offer better value for many buyers.
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