Nothing Headphone (1) Pro in its YouTube reviews

How does it compare with its rivals?

Who is it recommended for?

The evidence behind each conclusion.

Most conclusions are about the Headphone (1) Pro on its own, from its own reviews. A direct comparison comes from creators who compared it with one rival from their own use. Each line of evidence is a summary of what was said, with the link to check it.

1. 01 · Verdicts: what each creator recommends, as they state it · evidence from 16 creators: 16 for, 0 against

   Overall: most reviewers recommend it, and more than half of those attach a condition

   Of the 28 creators counted, 10 recommend the Headphone (1) Pro outright (Aaron X Loud and Wireless, Check New Tech, Dan's Tech House, Flossy Carter, Irina Tech, Kevin Breeze, RonOnTech, Spry Bry, TK Bay, WhatGear). 12 recommend it on a condition, mostly about who it suits: people who value its design and physical controls over class-leading noise cancelling (Drew Lipps, Hey Im Rahat, TotallydubbedHD), creators who want the flat switch (GadgetsBoy), Android or Nothing phone owners (GNCandrew), commuters (GadgetsBoy, I'm CheCo Tech), enthusiasts and design fans rather than casual listeners (DevonDoesTech), non-audiophiles who want pro features (Mark Ellis), buyers who want sound in an eye-catching or stand-out design (EL JEFE REVIEWS, Benjamin Fekete, TechDaily), and one who would swap out the case (RecordingNOW).

   • Picky Audio splits its advice: one of the best at its price, but the Sennheiser Momentum 5 for good sound without EQ. 5 point buyers elsewhere or reject it: Marques Brownlee to the older Sony WH-1000XM4 at $300 for better sound and ANC, OASTHAR takes the Sony WH-1000XM6 for his own travel (lighter, folds, keeps its seal), SoundGuys to the Nothing Headphone (a) unless you need top-tier ANC, Tech Spurt to the Technics EAH-A800 for £50 more, and The Headphone Show finds it not for him over its acoustic design.
   • Ties, as the videos state them: 8 of the 28 had a unit from Nothing (Dan's Tech House, DevonDoesTech, Drew Lipps, EL JEFE REVIEWS, GNCandrew, SoundGuys, Spry Bry, TK Bay); RecordingNOW says it buys its own.

   “See, on one hand, I really do love what the manufacturer's achieved, namely in comparison to its siblings, the Headphone (1) and the (a)s. They're an upgrade in terms of sound quality, active noise cancellation, and also features.”

   What it means. Recommendation is common but rarely unqualified for a general buyer: design, controls and the flat switch are the reasons to buy, while price, noise cancelling against Sony and Bose, and the case are the reasons given for looking elsewhere.

   What reviewers said (18 lines from 16 creators)

   • TotallydubbedHD · 16:27

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is an upgrade in sound quality, active noise cancellation, and features compared to the Headphone (1) and Headphone (a).

   • SoundGuys · 7:52unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (a) provides a less frustrating experience with better battery life, comparable app features, much lighter weight, and less complexity.

   • SoundGuys · 8:34unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (a) offers the best bang for your buck in the Nothing lineup, and it is not enough of a step down to justify buying another model.

   • TK Bay · 12:45unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is a true pro-level upgrade over the first generation rather than just a marketing moniker or label.

   • GNCandrew · 16:36unit from Nothing

     For Nothing or Android phone owners, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is a really good choice and you won't be disappointed.

   • TechDaily · 14:31

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is a really great option if you want standout, versatile, and affordable headphones.

   • OASTHAR · 4:16affiliate links

     For personal travel trips, the reviewer chooses the Sony because it is lighter, folds, and maintains its quiet seal even when eating.

   • Hey Im Rahat · 7:44

     If the design stands out to you and you want all-right comfort, ANC, audio, and microphone, go for the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

   • DevonDoesTech · 11:44unit from Nothing

     Nobody beats Nothing in aesthetic design with their transparent glass look showing the drivers.

   • EL JEFE REVIEWS · 14:31unit from Nothing

     Buy the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro if you want top-tier sound in a unique eye-catching design package that people will notice.

   • GadgetsBoy · 9:30

     For creative people making music, videos, or podcasts who want a desk setup pair, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro could be a really good option with its flat EQ.

   • GadgetsBoy · 9:23

     If you just want great noise cancellation for your commute for the price, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is good.

   • Picky Audio · 16:28

     If you want the best sound quality without needing to EQ much, consider the Sennheiser Momentum 5 or HDB630 instead of the Headphone (1) Pro.

   • Tech Spurt · 12:42

     The Technics EAH-A800 is even more comfortable than the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

   • Mark Ellis Reviews · 12:00

     For everyone else besides audiophiles, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro should be on their list.

   • Marques Brownlee · 13:38

     The Sony WH-1000XM4 are better headphones than the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

   • RonOnTech · 40:48affiliate links

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro provides probably the best-sounding spatial audio for music that the reviewer has heard among headphones they have tested.

   • Drew Lipps · 6:59unit from Nothing

     If you value design as much as sound, appreciate physical controls, and want something that stands out from Sony, Bose, and Apple, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has a lot to love.

2. 02 · Its own reviews: what creators said about it, with no rival · evidence from 19 creators: 17 for, 13 against

   The case: the most common complaint, raised by 17 of 28

   17 of the 28 creators fault the hard case, and 6 verdicts name it as a qualification.

   • The points repeat: no room for the cables (8: Drew Lipps, EL JEFE REVIEWS, Mark Ellis, RonOnTech, TK Bay, Tech Spurt, TechDaily, WhatGear), no way to charge the headphones inside it (8: EL JEFE REVIEWS, Flossy Carter, Mark Ellis, Marques Brownlee, Picky Audio, RonOnTech, TechDaily, WhatGear), heavy or bulky (8: Aaron X Loud and Wireless, Drew Lipps, EL JEFE REVIEWS, GadgetsBoy, Mark Ellis, RecordingNOW, Tech Spurt, TechDaily), the headband left exposed (5: Aaron X Loud and Wireless, I'm CheCo Tech, Marques Brownlee, RecordingNOW, WhatGear), and flimsy or quick to scratch (4: I'm CheCo Tech, Irina Tech, Marques Brownlee, Picky Audio).
   • Marques Brownlee calls it the worst case he has seen on headphones and says it almost ruins them; EL JEFE REVIEWS calls it the biggest miss, RecordingNOW the worst part, TechDaily the biggest complaint. 13 creators, most of them critics too, say it protects the ear cups and glass well.

   “Cable storage is limited, too, with minimal room inside the case.”

   What it means. The case is the one complaint that runs across the reviews and into the verdicts. Protection isn't the problem; cable storage, charging in the case and weight are.

   What reviewers said (17 lines from 17 creators)

   • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 0:30affiliate links

     The carrying case adds too much weight and bulk to imagine putting it into a bag.

   • Drew Lipps · 1:44unit from Nothing

     Cable storage in the case is limited with minimal room inside.

   • EL JEFE REVIEWS · 10:38unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro case is the biggest miss: it only protects the cups and drivers, with no cable storage.

   • Flossy Carter · 38:10

     Floss wishes the case had a pass-through so you could charge the headphones inside it.

   • GadgetsBoy · 2:15

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro carrying case is quite heavy and not travel-friendly at all.

   • I'm CheCo Tech · 7:03

     The case feels like something Nothing kind of forgot.

   • Irina Tech · 0:29

     The case is a little wobbly and squeaky.

   • Mark Ellis Reviews · 6:04

     The case for the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is silly and a missed opportunity.

   • Marques Brownlee · 10:47

     The carrying case of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is the worst and dumbest case Marques has ever seen with headphones.

   • Picky Audio · 6:43

     Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's case lacks an opening to charge the headphones while inside.

   • RecordingNOW · 6:38affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

     The hard-shell case is the worst aspect of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

   • RonOnTech · 60:09affiliate links

     The speaker dislikes that the case does not color match the headphones when purchasing the black model.

   • SoundGuys · 0:53unit from Nothing

     The case of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is something to ignore or toss aside.

   • TK Bay · 7:14unit from Nothing

     Unlike the first generation case, the new case has no space to store cables.

   • Tech Spurt · 3:41

     The case adds considerable bulk and weight.

   • TechDaily · 2:33

     There is no room inside the carrying case for either of the cables.

   • WhatGear · 9:17

     The provided cables cannot fit anywhere inside the case, which is a little bit disappointing.

   Evidence the other way (13 lines from 13 creators)

   • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 0:18affiliate links

     The hard carrying case of the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro is decorative, super protective of the earcups, and super unique.

   • DevonDoesTech · 7:13unit from Nothing

     The case does what it is supposed to do in protecting the headphones and making sure they do not break.

   • Drew Lipps · 1:32unit from Nothing

     The Headphone (1) Pro case is sturdy and offers good protection.

   • Flossy Carter · 8:09

     The Nothing case provides good protection.

   • GadgetsBoy · 4:00

     The case for Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is hard and protective.

   • Kevin Breeze · 2:06

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro case is intuitive to snap shut, fully protects the earcups, and allows the headband to serve as a handle.

   • Mark Ellis Reviews · 5:54

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro case provides all-around protection unlike the AirPods Max case.

   • Picky Audio · 6:23

     Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's case is very solid and will protect the ear cups.

   • RonOnTech · 61:18affiliate links

     The speaker likes the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro case better than the Apple AirPods Max case because it feels more sturdy.

   • TK Bay · 2:48unit from Nothing

     When protected inside the case, nothing gets inside and everything is protected except the headband.

   • Tech Spurt · 3:39

     The case provides sturdy protection for the earcups.

   • TechDaily · 2:20

     The case does a good job protecting the ear cups and glass and keeping them clean.

   • WhatGear · 9:41

     The case does its job well by protecting the headphones and their glass, and allowing quick grabbing from a bag.

3. 03 · Its own reviews: what creators said about it, with no rival · evidence from 19 creators: 18 for, 3 against

   Physical controls: praised by 18 of 28

   18 of the 28 praise the physical roller, paddle and buttons as easy to use without looking; Marques Brownlee calls them the best in the headphone space, and Drew Lipps and TotallydubbedHD give them as a reason to buy.

   • The complaints are narrow: the flat switch is hard to reach while wearing them (GadgetsBoy), spatial audio can't be put on a button (RonOnTech), and transparency toggled itself on and off when Flossy Carter moved.

   “The controls are completely physical, which I absolutely love. I love tactile controls.”

   What it means. Controls are a clear strength, and they appear in verdict reasons, not only in feature run-throughs.

   What reviewers said (18 lines from 18 creators)

   • Dan’s Tech House · 4:00unit from Nothing

     The varied physical controls on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are intuitive and tactilely distinguishable without taking them off.

   • DevonDoesTech · 8:28unit from Nothing

     Devin loves the physical buttons and controls on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro and doesn't want to use headphones without them.

   • Drew Lipps · 3:27unit from Nothing

     The physical controls feel tactile and intentional and make the headphones stand out from competitors.

   • EL JEFE REVIEWS · 0:42unit from Nothing

     Jefe loves that the controls are completely physical and tactile.

   • Flossy Carter · 29:58

     The physical controls on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are excellent.

   • GNCandrew · 3:56unit from Nothing

     The button on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro gives a nice response.

   • GadgetsBoy · 3:31

     The physical controls on Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are some of the best features Nothing has created.

   • I'm CheCo Tech · 7:16

     The physical bass switch button on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is very easy to turn on and off.

   • Kevin Breeze · 3:25

     The physical buttons and switches are very intuitive, easy to understand, and well designed.

   • Marques Brownlee · 2:14

     The physical rocker and roller controls on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are the best in the headphone space.

   • OASTHAR · 3:08affiliate links

     Nothing provides a physical roller for volume and a paddle for skipping, which are easier to hit without looking than touch panels.

   • Picky Audio · 8:22

     The roller volume control gives subtle click feedback on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

   • RecordingNOW · 3:18affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

     The physical buttons and controls on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro and Headphone (1) are quite unique and very intuitive.

   • Tech Spurt · 4:53

     The roller wheel for adjusting volume works very well and is responsive.

   • TechDaily · 4:58

     Because the controls have distinct shapes and mechanisms, finding the right button by touch is easy.

   • The Headphone Show · 9:52

     Being able to perform functions and switch profiles on the headphone with physical buttons is cool and a good idea.

   • TotallydubbedHD · 16:04

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's physical controls feel far more practical to use than touch-sensitive or one-button controls on rival headphones when out and about or wearing gloves.

   • WhatGear · 5:08

     The volume control implementation on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is the best seen on any headphones to date.

   Evidence the other way (3 lines from 3 creators)

   • Flossy Carter · 12:19

     Moving the head around causes transparency mode to repeatedly toggle on and off unexpectedly.

   • GadgetsBoy · 7:42

     The Flat EQ switch sits above the left ear cup and is difficult to reach and toggle while wearing the headphones.

   • RonOnTech · 59:16affiliate links

     There is no way to program spatial audio to any of the hardware buttons on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

4. 04 · Its own reviews: what creators said about it, with no rival · evidence from 23 creators: 21 for, 7 against

   Noise cancelling: 21 of 28 call it strong, but 6 verdicts say Sony, Bose or others do it better

   21 of the 28 call the noise cancelling or passive isolation strong (strong noise cancellation 20, strong passive isolation 9). 4 call it weak (GadgetsBoy, Hey Im Rahat, RecordingNOW, Tech Spurt): Hey Im Rahat found it far weaker than expected, and RecordingNOW and Tech Spurt put it below AirPods Max, Sony and Bose, or the Technics EAH-A800. 6 verdicts carry the same limit: GadgetsBoy, Drew Lipps, Hey Im Rahat and TotallydubbedHD qualify theirs by class-leading ANC being elsewhere, SoundGuys recommends the Pro only to buyers who need top-tier ANC, and Marques Brownlee finds the older XM4's ANC better (he rates the Pro close to 8 against Sony's 9).

   • TotallydubbedHD also heard noise leak in when tilting the head, and Picky Audio found the wind mode weak.

   “Now as for their active noise cancelling, I would say it's pretty effective overall,”

   What it means. Strong in absolute terms, not class-leading: the comparison buyers will meet is Sony and Bose, and several reviewers send ANC-first buyers there.

   What reviewers said (21 lines from 21 creators)

   • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 4:02affiliate links

     The active noise cancelling of the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro is pretty effective overall.

   • Benjamin Fekete · 3:05

     Background noise like wind, traffic, or chatter disappears on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

   • Dan’s Tech House · 9:41unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is still more than good enough and considered top-tier noise cancelling.

   • DevonDoesTech · 10:13unit from Nothing

     The passive noise cancellation just from putting on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is already pretty darn incredible.

   • Drew Lipps · 3:35unit from Nothing

     Active noise cancellation does a good job with consistent background noise, making the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro perfectly usable in an office, on a flight, or around the city.

   • EL JEFE REVIEWS · 8:41unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro kept right up with Sony and Sennheiser in noise cancellation.

   • Flossy Carter · 24:13

     The noise cancellation on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is crazy.

   • GNCandrew · 12:59unit from Nothing

     The active noise cancellation on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is really impressive.

   • GadgetsBoy · 9:23

     If you just want great noise cancellation for your commute for the price, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is good.

   • I'm CheCo Tech · 2:58

     The ANC on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro handled train noise and station traffic really well.

   • Irina Tech · 2:36

     The active noise cancellation on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is great and honestly one of the best the reviewer has tried.

   • Mark Ellis Reviews · 11:42

     The ANC on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is brilliant.

   • Marques Brownlee · 8:44

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro removes more mid-frequency office sounds like keyboards, voices, and moving chairs than AirPods Max or Sonys without being uncomfortable.

   • Picky Audio · 13:06

     Nothing Headphone (1) Pro blocks out voices and inconsistent sounds noticeably better than Headphone (1) and Headphone (a).

   • RecordingNOW · 17:18affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has stronger noise cancelling than the equally priced Sennheiser Momentum 5.

   • RonOnTech · 32:07affiliate links

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro does a fantastic job of blocking out ambient noise.

   • Spry Bry · 1:31unit from Nothing

     The passive noise cancelling of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's earcups is solid even without turning on ANC.

   • TK Bay · 6:42unit from Nothing

     The active noise cancellation on the headphones is really good.

   • TechDaily · 12:11

     The ANC performs quite well against steady low sounds such as engines and traffic.

   • TotallydubbedHD · 9:38

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro does a better job at ANC than the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless.

   • WhatGear · 3:08

     The seal created by the ear cups is really quite impressive and provides good passive noise cancelling.

   Evidence the other way (7 lines from 7 creators)

   • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 10:17affiliate links

     The Nothing Headphone 1 Pro lacks vibrancy in the high frequencies, causing the soundstage to appear darker compared to top-tier headphones like the Technics A1000, Melomania P100 SE, and B&W Px8 S2.

   • GadgetsBoy · 4:33

     Noise cancellation on Nothing Headphone (1) Pro still allows background sounds and noise on flights to leak in.

   • Hey Im Rahat · 6:13

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro does not compare to Sony flagship devices in ANC.

   • Picky Audio · 14:55

     The automatic wind reduction mode does not block out the wind very well.

   • RecordingNOW · 17:28affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

     The noise cancelling on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is not quite as good as on the AirPods Max, Sony, or Bose headphones.

   • Tech Spurt · 10:27

     For heavy travel or commuting, money would be better spent elsewhere than the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

   • TotallydubbedHD · 10:16

     When tilting the head to the right, noise leaked into the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's left earcup, whereas tilting to the left properly canceled noise in the right cup.

5. 05 · Its own reviews: what creators said about it, with no rival · evidence from 19 creators: 17 for, 6 against

   Sound: praised by 17 of 28, with a technical dissent from 6

   17 of the 28 praise the sound overall or call it clear and detailed (overall sound praised 17, clear and detailed 8), and 8 like its bass.

   • The dissent is technical and comes from some of the most-watched channels: The Headphone Show rejects the tuning (harsh treble, a 5-7 kHz resonance, fit-to-fit variation); Marques Brownlee scores it about 7 against 9 for the Sony WH-1000XM6 and AirPods Max, finds its bass short of punch and its separation the muddiest of the three; SoundGuys calls the response tiring over long sessions and the triple-driver design an own goal; and Aaron X Loud and Wireless, RecordingNOW and TotallydubbedHD find the treble, default preset or soundstage short of rivals.
   • Picky Audio says it needs EQ to reach its best.

   “Those drivers together honestly sound really, really great with the flat EQ switch that is built into these headphones as well as all of the tuning that”

   What it means. Most reviewers like how it sounds, but the measurement-minded channels don't, so a 'best sound' claim would be contested.

   What reviewers said (17 lines from 17 creators)

   • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 10:25affiliate links

     For the vast majority of listeners, the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro will sound very good and will not disappoint.

   • Dan’s Tech House · 18:47unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is probably among the best portable headphones the speaker has heard.

   • DevonDoesTech · 3:26unit from Nothing

     Together, the triple drivers sound really great with the built-in flat EQ switch and tuning.

   • Drew Lipps · 2:06unit from Nothing

     The Headphone (1) Pro offers excellent detail retrieval.

   • Flossy Carter · 24:20

     They are definitely feeling the sound quality of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

   • GNCandrew · 9:30unit from Nothing

     The sound quality of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is great.

   • Hey Im Rahat · 7:00

     The audio quality of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is nice.

   • I'm CheCo Tech · 6:58

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro sound incredible.

   • Irina Tech · 6:26

     The sound of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is excellent.

   • Mark Ellis Reviews · 11:39

     The audio on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is brilliant.

   • Marques Brownlee · 5:55

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro sounds really fun overall.

   • Picky Audio · 0:33

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro scores a 9.25 out of 10 for sound quality.

   • RecordingNOW · 17:38affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

     The AirPods Max, Sony, and Bose headphones do not have quite the same level of audiophile sound quality as the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

   • RonOnTech · 35:31affiliate links

     The background vocals sound nice and clear.

   • TechDaily · 8:10

     Overall, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro sounds pretty good.

   • TotallydubbedHD · 6:50

     Instrument separation and decay on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is phenomenal, handling challenging tracks via Bluetooth or wired connection effortlessly.

   • WhatGear · 9:58

     The sound quality on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is fantastic.

   Evidence the other way (6 lines from 6 creators)

   • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 9:48affiliate links

     The Nothing Headphone 1 Pro is not very resolving in the upper mids to lower treble region, sounding messy with intensive music and lacking gradation to the soundstage.

   • Marques Brownlee · 6:08

     The two biggest weaknesses of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are bass punchiness/precision and instrument separation.

   • RecordingNOW · 12:58affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

     The stock tuning of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro in the default balanced preset sounds wonky and unnecessarily peaky in parts of the treble.

   • SoundGuys · 4:08unit from Nothing

     The first review unit of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro showed strange distortion behavior.

   • The Headphone Show · 12:26

     The acoustic design concept for the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro makes no sense.

   • TotallydubbedHD · 6:39

     The soundstage width and depth on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is a bit lacking and cannot quite compete with its main competitors.

6. 06 · Its own reviews: what creators said about it, with no rival · evidence from 20 creators: 19 for, 5 against

   EQ and the flat switch: the feature reviewers single out, praised by 19 of 28

   19 of the 28 praise the 8-band parametric EQ (14, a brief count) or the hardware flat switch.

   • It is a reason to buy for creators (GadgetsBoy's verdict), and Drew Lipps and Aaron X Loud and Wireless praise it for editing.
   • The complaints: flat mode turns off transparency, spatial audio and EQ (Dan's Tech House), and the personal sound test made it sound worse (TotallydubbedHD, Aaron X Loud and Wireless).

   “the audio tuning with the ability of switching over to the flat profile right away out on the actual unit itself, very nice.”

   What it means. This is the product's distinctive feature in the reviews, and it carries the creator verdicts.

   What reviewers said (19 lines from 19 creators)

   • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 2:13affiliate links

     The companion app provides an advanced parametric equalizer with 8 bands for the main driver and 4 bands for the precision driver, totaling 12 bands of gain plus Q factor controls.

   • Dan’s Tech House · 10:43unit from Nothing

     The equalizer in the app is very deep and rich.

   • DevonDoesTech · 11:12unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro sound really good with the flat EQ switch.

   • Drew Lipps · 5:59unit from Nothing

     The physical flat EQ switch on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is perfect for checking audio for creative workflows.

   • EL JEFE REVIEWS · 6:08unit from Nothing

     The flat EQ curve on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is genuinely useful for critical listening if a flat response is needed.

   • Flossy Carter · 18:53

     With flat EQ, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro sounds super clean.

   • GNCandrew · 8:30unit from Nothing

     The equalizer is pretty easy to use and quite flexible.

   • GadgetsBoy · 9:30

     For creative people making music, videos, or podcasts who want a desk setup pair, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro could be a really good option with its flat EQ.

   • Irina Tech · 3:24

     The advanced EQ allows dragging tuning points anywhere across the frequency range and adjusting their intensity.

   • Mark Ellis Reviews · 7:32

     Users can EQ the headphones pretty heavily in the Nothing X app.

   • Marques Brownlee · 8:09

     The new EQ in the Nothing app is way more powerful for adjusting exactly how the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro sounds.

   • Picky Audio · 12:11

     Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has an improved parametric EQ that lets you add bands, bypass, and EQ a second driver.

   • RecordingNOW · 2:58affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

     Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has an advanced EQ in the Nothing X app, which offers one of the best user experiences among smartphone companion apps.

   • RonOnTech · 33:39affiliate links

     The advanced EQ letting you fine-tune the main drivers and precision driver is pretty cool.

   • TK Bay · 5:16unit from Nothing

     Being able to switch directly to the flat profile on the unit itself is very nice.

   • TechDaily · 8:25

     Flipping the Flat EQ switch turns off extra bass and sound processing to deliver a flat, neutral studio sound.

   • The Headphone Show · 0:43

     Nothing Headphone (1) Pro deserves high praise for including parametric EQ.

   • TotallydubbedHD · 12:05

     The Nothing X app allows adjusting multiple bands, adding or removing points, and adjusting the main drivers and the precision driver separately.

   • WhatGear · 14:05

     Nothing leveled up in all areas on the Headphone (1) Pro with its rare triple-driver acoustic system and Metropolis Flat EQ switch, solving the split between studio creators and everyday listeners.

   Evidence the other way (5 lines from 5 creators)

   • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 11:09affiliate links

     Aaron cannot recommend creating a Personal Sound Profile in the Nothing X app for the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro because it was inaccurate and skewed the soundstage to one side.

   • Dan’s Tech House · 12:16unit from Nothing

     Losing transparency mode when activating the flat EQ profile on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is disappointing.

   • GadgetsBoy · 7:42

     The Flat EQ switch sits above the left ear cup and is difficult to reach and toggle while wearing the headphones.

   • SoundGuys · 5:40unit from Nothing

     The Flat EQ mode of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is not recommended for prolonged casual music listening.

   • TotallydubbedHD · 4:52

     Chris chose not to use the personal sound feature on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro because it seemed to negatively impact sound quality.

7. 07 · Its own reviews: what creators said about it, with no rival · evidence from 22 creators: 22 for, 3 against

   Design: the look is a reason to buy for many, and the glass shows fingerprints

   22 of the 28 praise the design or build: the transparent glass, a look that stands out from Sony, Bose and Apple, and materials that feel premium (9, a brief count).

   • For Benjamin Fekete, DevonDoesTech, Drew Lipps, EL JEFE REVIEWS, Hey Im Rahat and TechDaily the look is a stated reason to buy. 3 say the glass picks up fingerprints (Marques Brownlee, RecordingNOW, TechDaily), and EL JEFE warns off buyers who want a minimalist look.

   “...and a metal and glass design that really stands out.”

   What it means. The design is among the most-cited reasons to buy, and the main complaint about it is cosmetic.

   What reviewers said (22 lines from 22 creators)

   • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 0:09affiliate links

     Aaron personally likes the aesthetics and design of the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro.

   • Benjamin Fekete · 1:24

     The Headphone (1) Pro evokes a tactile 90s hi-fi gear aesthetic and feels like a precision tool rather than cheap plastic.

   • Dan’s Tech House · 0:44unit from Nothing

     The design of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is unmistakable and unique.

   • DevonDoesTech · 4:43unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro look really cool.

   • Drew Lipps · 0:55unit from Nothing

     The design of the Headphone (1) Pro is easily one of its standout features.

   • EL JEFE REVIEWS · 0:32unit from Nothing

     The design features white transparent glass styling and an industrial aesthetic that is unmistakably Nothing and sure to be noticed.

   • Flossy Carter · 37:54

     The look of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is incredible.

   • GNCandrew · 9:27unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro have lovely materials.

   • GadgetsBoy · 1:09

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's build is generally nicer, featuring titanium arms, an aluminium frame, and scratch-resistant glass on the ear cups.

   • Hey Im Rahat · 1:18

     From a distance, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro looks cool.

   • I'm CheCo Tech · 0:21

     Straight out of the box, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro feels expensive and like real quality, not just good for the price.

   • Irina Tech · 0:06

     Irina is blown away by the design of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro, calling it very cool.

   • Kevin Breeze · 0:12

     Nothing has continued their unique design language with the Headphone (1) Pro, featuring a squared-off outer shape.

   • Mark Ellis Reviews · 11:42

     The design of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is spot-on.

   • Marques Brownlee · 1:21

     The materials on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro feel premium everywhere you touch.

   • Picky Audio · 5:38

     The speaker likes Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's see-through 3D design much more than the flat design on Headphone (1).

   • RecordingNOW · 5:23affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

     Everything from the hinges to the ear cup itself on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is quite premium.

   • RonOnTech · 10:43affiliate links

     The reviewer likes the look of both the Headphone (1) and Headphone (1) Pro.

   • SoundGuys · 2:54unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has a premium look that can be eye-catching.

   • TK Bay · 13:07unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro looks great with Apple products and looks like it was made to work with a MacBook Pro.

   • Tech Spurt · 12:23

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has a distinctive, non-generic design.

   • TechDaily · 0:34

     The metal and glass design of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro stands out.

   Evidence the other way (3 lines from 3 creators)

   • Marques Brownlee · 1:43

     The glass on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro easily gathers a lot of fingerprints, which is annoying.

   • RecordingNOW · 6:03affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro glass attracts a little bit of fingerprints.

   • TechDaily · 14:26

     The glass exterior of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro picks up fingerprints.

8. 08 · Its own reviews: what creators said about it, with no rival · evidence from 21 creators: 18 for, 4 against

   Comfort: comfortable for 18 of 28; weight and clamp are the limits

   18 of the 28 find it comfortable (16, a brief count), including over long sessions.

   • The limits: GadgetsBoy finds the clamp tighter than on the first generation, Picky Audio's larger ears touch the pads, EL JEFE REVIEWS finds the cups warm and side sleeping out, and Drew Lipps, OASTHAR and SoundGuys qualify their verdicts by its weight against lighter rivals.

   “And like I mentioned, it creates a tight acoustic seal, and it does this without clamping down painfully on your frames. ... Anyway, I can tell you and confirm that these are comfortable even when wearing glasses.”

   What it means. Comfort is broadly praised; weight is the reason given by those who send light-travel buyers elsewhere.

   What reviewers said (18 lines from 18 creators)

   • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 12:01affiliate links

     The Nothing Headphone 1 Pro is pretty okay in terms of comfort.

   • Benjamin Fekete · 1:30

     After wearing the headphones continuously all week, the comfort engineering proves itself.

   • Check New Tech · 1:57

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is surprisingly comfortable to wear and adjusts well around earrings, glasses, or a hat, fully covering the ears.

   • DevonDoesTech · 5:36unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro feel really good and light when put on.

   • Drew Lipps · 5:14unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is surprisingly comfortable for long listening sessions with ear cups that provide a good seal without feeling overly tight.

   • Flossy Carter · 14:52

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is super comfortable.

   • GNCandrew · 9:58unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are very comfortable.

   • Hey Im Rahat · 5:19

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is comfortable and easy to take somewhere.

   • I'm CheCo Tech · 7:07

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are really comfortable.

   • Irina Tech · 1:14

     Overall, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro headphones are very good in terms of comfort.

   • Kevin Breeze · 2:41

     The ear cups on Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are super soft and very comfortable to wear.

   • Mark Ellis Reviews · 11:40

     The comfort of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is fantastic.

   • RecordingNOW · 1:38affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

     The reviewer prefers the comfort of the Headphone (1) Pro over the Headphone (1).

   • TK Bay · 7:06unit from Nothing

     The headphones are very easy to use and very comfortable to wear.

   • Tech Spurt · 2:19

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is comfortable to wear even for hours at a stretch.

   • TechDaily · 14:07

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro headphones are very comfortable.

   • The Headphone Show · 9:11

     The Nothing Headphone 1 Pro is comfortable during wear.

   • WhatGear · 3:30

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is comfortable to wear even when wearing glasses, without clamping painfully on the frames.

   Evidence the other way (4 lines from 4 creators)

   • EL JEFE REVIEWS · 1:45unit from Nothing

     Side sleeping with these headphones is a no-go.

   • GadgetsBoy · 3:19

     Clamping on the head feels tighter and can be uncomfortable at times on Nothing Headphone (1) Pro compared to before.

   • Picky Audio · 7:21

     Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's ear pads are not spacious enough for larger-than-average ears, causing contact inside.

   • Tech Spurt · 3:11

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro does not fold up into a compact shape for travel.

9. 09 · Its own reviews: what creators said about it, with no rival · evidence from 8 creators: 3 for, 6 against

   Price: 7 verdicts qualify it on price, 5 call it worth it

   Price is a qualification in 7 verdicts: DevonDoesTech sends casual listeners to cheaper options, Flossy Carter and Irina Tech call $400 high, Hey Im Rahat would buy top-tier ANC for £350, TotallydubbedHD finds it hard to recommend outright at the price, Marques Brownlee points to the XM4 at $300, and SoundGuys to the Headphone (a) as better value. 5 verdicts call it good for the price (Benjamin Fekete, GadgetsBoy, Picky Audio, RecordingNOW, TechDaily), and 5 creators praise its value in their reviews.

   “it's quite hard to outright recommend because some of its competitors will provide you even better sound quality or indeed active noise cancellation, which will be potentially one of the top priorities for consumers out there.”

   What it means. At $399 / £349 the price is what most conditional verdicts turn on: it is acceptable to those who want the design and features, and the reason given by those who send buyers elsewhere.

   What reviewers said (3 lines from 3 creators)

   • DevonDoesTech · 11:24unit from Nothing

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are probably not recommended for casual music listeners.

   • Hey Im Rahat · 7:51

     If you want something amazing for 350 pounds, strongly recommend going for something that has top-tier ANC rather than the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

   • TotallydubbedHD · 16:41

     At its price point, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is hard to outright recommend because some competitors provide even better sound quality or active noise cancellation.

   Evidence the other way (6 lines from 6 creators)

   • TechDaily · 1:29

     From a price perspective, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are fairly competitive.

   • Benjamin Fekete · 3:58

     For an over-ear headphone balancing iconic design with serious studio-focused features, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is hard to beat.

   • Hey Im Rahat · 5:08

     Rahat thinks the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is worth its £350 price tag.

   • GadgetsBoy · 9:23

     If you just want great noise cancellation for your commute for the price, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is good.

   • RecordingNOW · 19:18affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

     The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro justifies its $399 price and is one of the most competitive offerings of 2026, especially if the case is set aside.

   • Picky Audio · 16:37

     Despite minor flaws, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is one of the best headphones you can buy right now at its price.

10. 10 · Its own reviews: what creators said about it, with no rival · evidence from 11 creators: 11 for, 3 against

    Transparency mode: works well for 11 of 28

    11 of the 28 say transparency lets voices and surroundings through (7) or sounds natural (8); Marques Brownlee finds it less muffled than the first generation's.

    • The complaints are about behaviour, not sound: flat mode turns it off (Dan's Tech House), it takes about 5 seconds to come back after wind (Picky Audio), and it toggled itself when Flossy Carter moved.

    “the transparency mode is right up there with the AirPods Max, with the Sony XM6, the transparency mode is incredible.”

    What it means. A minor strength; no creator criticises how it sounds.

    What reviewers said (11 lines from 11 creators)

    • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 5:57affiliate links

      The Nothing Headphone 1 Pro can definitely be used for general awareness and face-to-face conversations in transparency mode without taking them off.

    • Dan’s Tech House · 8:59unit from Nothing

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro does a great job with positional awareness and ambient sounds in transparency mode.

    • EL JEFE REVIEWS · 8:49unit from Nothing

      The transparency mode on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is clean, clear, very natural, and genuinely well beyond usable.

    • Flossy Carter · 30:07

      The transparency mode on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is right up there with the AirPods Max and Sony XM6.

    • Mark Ellis Reviews · 10:57

      The speaker can hear themselves very clearly through the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

    • Marques Brownlee · 9:37

      The transparency mode on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is improved and sounds much less muffled and more realistic than the previous generation.

    • Picky Audio · 14:31

      The Headphone (1) Pro has less occlusion than the Headphone (1), making your own voice sound very natural with minimal blocked-ear effect.

    • RonOnTech · 30:42affiliate links

      The transparency mode on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro sounds very natural and clear without being muffled.

    • Tech Spurt · 10:34

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro includes a transparency mode so users don't have to keep taking them off.

    • TechDaily · 12:36

      Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's transparency mode sounds natural and not muffled.

    • TotallydubbedHD · 9:27

      The transparency mode on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro works very well.

    Evidence the other way (3 lines from 3 creators)

    • Dan’s Tech House · 12:16unit from Nothing

      Losing transparency mode when activating the flat EQ profile on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is disappointing.

    • Flossy Carter · 12:19

      Moving the head around causes transparency mode to repeatedly toggle on and off unexpectedly.

    • Picky Audio · 14:57

      Transparency mode takes about 5 seconds to turn back on after no more wind is detected.

11. 11 · Its own reviews: what creators said about it, with no rival · evidence from 10 creators: 8 for, 5 against

    Spatial audio: 8 of 28 like it, 5 don't

    8 of the 28 find spatial audio or head tracking immersive (among them Drew Lipps, RonOnTech and WhatGear). 5 are disappointed (Drew Lipps, GadgetsBoy, Irina Tech, Picky Audio, RonOnTech): GadgetsBoy hears little difference between modes and got dropouts when switching, Irina Tech isn't a fan of head tracking, and RonOnTech found one preset wrong on a track.

    • Drew Lipps and RonOnTech are on both sides, liking one mode and not another.

    “The spatial audio on these is probably some of the best I've heard in a set of headphones, period. Period, point blank.”

    What it means. A split on a secondary feature, not a deciding topic.

    What reviewers said (8 lines from 8 creators)

    • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 10:39affiliate links

      Aaron prefers the Studio B spatial audio mode on the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro because it makes discrete channels sound crisp and exciting with good spaciousness and controlled reverb.

    • Drew Lipps · 2:12unit from Nothing

      The five listening profiles of spatial audio on the Headphone (1) Pro add width and dimension to the sound.

    • EL JEFE REVIEWS · 6:37unit from Nothing

      Studio B mode is engaging and forward, making it the spatial mode the speaker selects most often.

    • Flossy Carter · 24:04

      They like the head tracking feature on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

    • GNCandrew · 7:24unit from Nothing

      Spatial audio with head-tracking is great for gamers who want to identify sound directions.

    • Irina Tech · 3:06

      In Studio B mode, vocal-heavy tracks sound closer to the singer, which is pretty cool.

    • RonOnTech · 58:56affiliate links

      The spatial audio on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is probably some of the best the speaker has heard in a set of headphones.

    • WhatGear · 12:15

      Spatial audio works really well for movies, gaming, and live performances, making movie content sound more atmospheric and immersive.

    Evidence the other way (5 lines from 5 creators)

    • Drew Lipps · 2:16unit from Nothing

      The spatial audio experience on the Headphone (1) Pro is not quite at the level of the Apple AirPods Max.

    • GadgetsBoy · 6:04

      The reviewer feels the spatial audio modes are a gimmick because switching between them reveals little noticeable difference.

    • Irina Tech · 3:13

      The reviewer is not a fan of the head-tracking feature on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

    • Picky Audio · 12:24

      The spatial audio options on Nothing Headphone (1) Pro sound a little bit strange, though they might be okay to use without head tracking when watching movies.

    • RonOnTech · 43:59affiliate links

      The Studio spatial audio preset on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro does not sound right on Grandma (Destruction).

12. 12 · Its own reviews: what creators said about it, with no rival · evidence from 12 creators: 9 for, 4 against

    Battery: long for 9 of 28; 4 find it short

    9 of the 28 find the battery long. 4 find it short: GadgetsBoy and Picky Audio note it's below the first generation's, Tech Spurt below the Technics EAH-A800, and EL JEFE REVIEWS calls it short.

    • Several others state the drop from 35 to 30 hours as a specification, which doesn't vote.

    “Battery life is another area where the Pro earns its name.”

    What it means. Adequate in use; the step back from the (1) is what reviewers notice.

    What reviewers said (9 lines from 9 creators)

    • Benjamin Fekete · 3:32

      Battery life on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is another area where it earns its Pro name.

    • Dan’s Tech House · 18:43unit from Nothing

      With normal usage, users can expect roughly 30 to 40 hours of battery life from the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro depending on use.

    • Drew Lipps · 4:29unit from Nothing

      Overall battery life on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has been great.

    • GNCandrew · 9:30unit from Nothing

      The battery life of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is good.

    • RecordingNOW · 5:08affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

      Overall, battery life is pretty solid on Nothing Headphone (1) Pro, especially with noise cancelling off, and beats a good amount of headphones.

    • TK Bay · 5:59unit from Nothing

      The battery life will comfortably last through long flights and full days with ANC active.

    • Tech Spurt · 11:35

      Chris got between 25 and 30 hours of playback with active noise cancellation on highest and LDAC enabled on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

    • TechDaily · 13:15

      The battery life is plenty for about a week of commuting or several long flights.

    • TotallydubbedHD · 11:15

      The battery life figures on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are very impressive and comparable to key competitors.

    Evidence the other way (4 lines from 4 creators)

    • EL JEFE REVIEWS · 11:25unit from Nothing

      Battery life on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro could be a little bit better when running LDAC and ANC together.

    • GadgetsBoy · 8:38

      The battery life of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is less than that of the Headphone (1), which is a bit of a bummer.

    • Picky Audio · 15:45

      The battery life on the Headphone (1) Pro is not the best.

    • Tech Spurt · 11:56

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's battery life is not quite as good as the Technics EAH-A800.

13. 13 · Its own reviews: what creators said about it, with no rival · evidence from 9 creators: 8 for, 3 against

    Microphone: clear for 8 of 28, below par for 3

    8 of the 28 find calls clear (7) or well cleaned of background noise (3). 3 don't: Aaron X Loud and Wireless finds the voice filtering aggressive and his own voice occluded (no sidetone), Hey Im Rahat calls it below average for £350, and Drew Lipps names the microphone as a compromise in his verdict.

    “My phone calls not only sounded great, but the caller was shocked at how clear I sounded, because there's four mics that use DNN algorithm”

    What it means. A split: calls are fine for most, but not a strength.

    What reviewers said (8 lines from 8 creators)

    • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 3:04affiliate links

      Voice pickup on the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro is clear in quiet conditions.

    • Benjamin Fekete · 3:11

      Phone calls on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro stay crystal clear.

    • Check New Tech · 2:26

      Phone calls sounded great and the caller was shocked at how clear S1 sounded due to four mics using DNN algorithms.

    • Drew Lipps · 3:07unit from Nothing

      The microphones on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro will be perfectly fine for most calls.

    • Flossy Carter · 36:04

      Floss likes the call quality on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro and had no issues.

    • GNCandrew · 13:22unit from Nothing

      During a phone call while mowing the lawn, the caller could hear Andrew and Andrew could hear them perfectly, even if Andrew's voice sounded slightly boomy.

    • TechDaily · 12:55

      Call quality on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is perfectly fine for everyday calls.

    • TotallydubbedHD · 8:03

      While not the absolute best in the world, the mic performance is still very impressive.

    Evidence the other way (3 lines from 3 creators)

    • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 3:11affiliate links

      Voice filtering on the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro was a bit aggressive.

    • Drew Lipps · 3:09unit from Nothing

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro does not deliver studio-quality microphone performance.

    • Hey Im Rahat · 5:35

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has below average microphone quality for 350 pounds.

14. 14 · Compared directly with the Nothing Headphone (1), by creators who used both · evidence from 16 creators: 16 for, 0 against

    Against the Nothing Headphone (1): 16 creators compared them directly, and every one of them leans to the Pro

    Headphone (1) Pro ahead

    16 of the 28 compared the Pro with the first-generation Headphone (1) on a point a second reading confirmed, from their own use (48 comparisons: the Pro better on 40, the (1) on 6, 2 level).

    • Netted to one vote per creator, 13 give the (1) no point, and TK Bay (2 to 1), GadgetsBoy (5 to 2) and RecordingNOW (4 to 3) are mixed but lean to the Pro.
    • The Pro comes out ahead on comfort (6 creators), noise cancelling (5), design and build (5), overall (5) and sound (3).
    • The (1) comes out ahead on the case (TK Bay: the old case held cables; RecordingNOW: it covered the whole headphone and was lighter), on battery and clamp (GadgetsBoy) and on price (RecordingNOW: about 85% of the experience for less than half the price).

    “See, on one hand, I really do love what the manufacturer's achieved, namely in comparison to its siblings, the Headphone (1) and the (a)s. They're an upgrade in terms of sound quality, active noise cancellation, and also features.”

    What it means. Its reviewers see the Pro as a clear upgrade on the first generation, except for the case, battery and price.

    What reviewers said (48 lines from 16 creators)

    • TotallydubbedHD · 16:27

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is an upgrade in sound quality, active noise cancellation, and features compared to the Headphone (1) and Headphone (a).

    • SoundGuys · 6:34unit from Nothing

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro does cancel and block out as much noise as top flagships like the Sony WH-1000XM6.

    • SoundGuys · 7:10unit from Nothing

      Chris Thomas thinks the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro microphone sounds the most natural.

    • TK Bay · 7:14unit from Nothing

      Unlike the first generation case, the new case has no space to store cables.

    • TK Bay · 12:45unit from Nothing

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is a true pro-level upgrade over the first generation rather than just a marketing moniker or label.

    • TK Bay · 12:50unit from Nothing

      Nothing addressed issues from the first generation and provided a better long-term user experience on the Headphone (1) Pro.

    • Irina Tech · 1:07

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has increased padding and softer foam compared to its predecessor.

    • TechDaily · 13:46

      The Headphone (1) Pro is easily Nothing's best headphones.

    • Benjamin Fekete · 1:59

      While the original Nothing Headphone (1) was a fun entry into over-ear audio, the Pro model steps up into genuine studio territory.

    • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 4:16affiliate links

      The Nothing Headphone 1 Pro is pretty much as effective in noise cancelling power as the non-pro Nothing Headphone 1.

    • Aaron X Loud and Wireless · 12:05affiliate links

      Nothing Headphone 1 Pro's cushions are softer than those of the non-Pro Nothing Headphone 1.

    • OASTHAR · 3:45affiliate links

      Coming from Nothing's Headphone 1, the Pro really improves noise cancelling and calls.

    • Dan’s Tech House · 1:08unit from Nothing

      The aluminum housing on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro feels higher quality than that of the original Nothing Headphone (1).

    • Dan’s Tech House · 2:31unit from Nothing

      The ear cushions on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are much softer than those on the Nothing Headphone (1).

    • Dan’s Tech House · 10:56unit from Nothing

      Unlike the Nothing Headphone (1) where custom EQ caused lower volume, the Headphone (1) Pro maintains consistent volume across standard and custom EQ.

    • GadgetsBoy · 1:09

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's build is generally nicer, featuring titanium arms, an aluminium frame, and scratch-resistant glass on the ear cups.

    • GadgetsBoy · 3:06

      The padding on Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is thicker, softer, and more comfortable than on the previous model.

    • GadgetsBoy · 3:19

      Clamping on the head feels tighter and can be uncomfortable at times on Nothing Headphone (1) Pro compared to before.

    • GadgetsBoy · 4:30

      Noise cancellation on Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is improved compared to before.

    • GadgetsBoy · 4:46

      Sound quality on Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is improved compared to its predecessor.

    • GadgetsBoy · 8:38

      The battery life of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is less than that of the Headphone (1), which is a bit of a bummer.

    • GadgetsBoy · 9:26

      You will notice subtle upgrades in sound quality going from Headphone (1) to Headphone (1) Pro.

    • RecordingNOW · 1:38affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

      The reviewer prefers the comfort of the Headphone (1) Pro over the Headphone (1).

    • RecordingNOW · 1:48affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

      The Headphone (1) Pro has significantly more plush and supportive cushions on the ear pads and headband compared to the Headphone (1).

    • RecordingNOW · 7:33affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

      The Nothing Headphone (1) case covers the entire headphone including the plastic headband and is much lighter than the 1 Pro's case.

    • RecordingNOW · 9:13affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

      Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has the best noise cancelling of any Nothing headphone tested to date.

    • RecordingNOW · 9:58affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

      Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is definitely much improved in noise cancelling over Nothing Headphone (1) and Nothing Headphone (a).

    • RecordingNOW · 16:33affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

      The Nothing Headphone (1) offers roughly 85% of the performance of the (1) Pro for less than half the price, making it a great value.

    • RecordingNOW · 19:13affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

      The Nothing Headphone (1) delivers 85% of the experience of the (1) Pro for less than half the price.

    • Picky Audio · 1:53

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro can be EQed better than the Headphone (1) and Headphone (a) because of its sound base and new 8-band parametric EQ.

    • Picky Audio · 3:18

      Unlike the Headphone (1) and Headphone (a), massive EQ adjustments on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro do not significantly drop the total volume.

    • Picky Audio · 3:57

      Compared to the Headphone (1), the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro produces richer, deeper bass and more detail in the high end.

    • Picky Audio · 5:23

      Nothing Headphone (1) Pro scores 0.75 points higher in build quality than Headphone (1).

    • Picky Audio · 5:38

      The speaker likes Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's see-through 3D design much more than the flat design on Headphone (1).

    • Picky Audio · 5:52

      Nothing Headphone (1) Pro ear pads are advertised as 50 percent softer and are definitely softer than Headphone (1).

    • Picky Audio · 5:59

      Nothing Headphone (1) Pro's headband adjustment stays in place a bit better than Headphone (1).

    • Picky Audio · 6:57

      Nothing Headphone (1) Pro scores 0.25 points higher for fit than Headphone (1).

    • Picky Audio · 11:00

      To the reviewer's ears, the call quality of Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is basically the same as the Headphone (1).

    • Picky Audio · 13:00

      Noise cancelling on Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is a massive leap over Headphone (1) and Headphone (a).

    • Picky Audio · 13:06

      Nothing Headphone (1) Pro blocks out voices and inconsistent sounds noticeably better than Headphone (1) and Headphone (a).

    • Picky Audio · 14:19

      The Headphone (1) Pro slightly improves overall clarity in transparency mode over the Headphone (1), making voices clearer and more natural.

    • Picky Audio · 14:22

      The Headphone (1) Pro has less white noise hiss in transparency mode than the Headphone (1).

    • Picky Audio · 14:31

      The Headphone (1) Pro has less occlusion than the Headphone (1), making your own voice sound very natural with minimal blocked-ear effect.

    • Tech Spurt · 0:28

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has been upgraded in quite a few departments compared to previous models.

    • Tech Spurt · 8:53

      Sound quality on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is the biggest improvement over the old Nothing Headphone 1, sounding significantly more full-blooded compared to the flat and lifeless sound of the original.

    • Marques Brownlee · 9:37

      The transparency mode on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is improved and sounds much less muffled and more realistic than the previous generation.

    • RonOnTech · 12:05affiliate links

      The ear pads on the Headphone (1) Pro are replaceable, whereas on the Headphone (1) they do not come off easily.

    • Drew Lipps · 6:18unit from Nothing

      The triple driver system, premium materials, physical controls, and overall build make the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro feel substantially more ambitious than Nothing's previous headphones.

15. 15 · Compared directly with the Sony WH-1000XM6, by creators who used both · evidence from 6 creators: 6 for, 0 against

    Against the Sony WH-1000XM6: 6 creators compared them directly, exactly the bar, and 4 of them lean to the Sony

    Sony WH-1000XM6 ahead

    6 of the 28 compared the Pro with the Sony WH-1000XM6 on a point a second reading confirmed, from their own use (22 comparisons: the Sony better on 16, the Pro on 5, 1 level). 6 is exactly the 6+ bar, and 10 of the 22 rows are one creator: OASTHAR's dedicated comparison (the Sony 10, the Pro 2).

    • Netted to one vote per creator, 4 lean to the Sony (OASTHAR on weight, folding, the case, comfort and the seal on flights; RecordingNOW and GadgetsBoy on noise cancelling; Marques Brownlee on sound and overall ANC, though he finds the Nothing better at office noise), 1 to the Pro (EL JEFE REVIEWS, on sound), and Flossy Carter calls their transparency level.
    • Noise cancelling is the point most of them share (4 creators, all but one line for the Sony); the Pro's wins are its physical controls (OASTHAR) and sound (EL JEFE REVIEWS, RecordingNOW).

    “and travels in a case that doesn't fold, while the Sony folds up small and weighs far less.”

    What it means. Where reviewers set it against the XM6, the Sony comes out ahead, mainly on noise cancelling and travel (weight, folding, the case). The evidence clears the bar by none and leans on one dedicated comparison.

    What reviewers said (22 lines from 6 creators)

    • OASTHAR · 0:20affiliate links

      The Sony WH-1000XM6 folds up small and weighs much less, whereas the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has a case that does not fold.

    • OASTHAR · 1:10affiliate links

      The Sony WH-1000XM6 folds and clicks into a compact case with a magnetic latch, whereas the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro uses a rigid non-folding shell covering only the earcups that weighs about 383 grams alone.

    • OASTHAR · 1:23affiliate links

      On a long flight, the Sony WH-1000XM6 is easy to forget you're wearing and packs away with room to spare, while the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro will likely be taken off and its case takes up substantial backpack space.

    • OASTHAR · 1:36affiliate links

      The Sony WH-1000XM6 easily wins the comfort and travel round against the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

    • OASTHAR · 2:10affiliate links

      With the Sony WH-1000XM6 you maintain noise isolation while eating or chatting to crew on a flight, whereas with the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro the quiet may dip with every bite.

    • OASTHAR · 2:18affiliate links

      The seal difference between the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Nothing Headphone (1) Pro really matters if you wear glasses every day.

    • OASTHAR · 2:29affiliate links

      The Sony WH-1000XM6 wins round two as well.

    • OASTHAR · 2:29affiliate links

      Sony wins round two (noise cancelling / battery), which matters most for frequent flyers.

    • OASTHAR · 3:08affiliate links

      Nothing provides a physical roller for volume and a paddle for skipping, which are easier to hit without looking than touch panels.

    • OASTHAR · 3:30affiliate links

      Round three belongs decisively to the Nothing for tinkerers.

    • OASTHAR · 3:50affiliate links

      For flights, the Sony is still the lighter, easier companion.

    • OASTHAR · 4:16affiliate links

      For personal travel trips, the reviewer chooses the Sony because it is lighter, folds, and maintains its quiet seal even when eating.

    • EL JEFE REVIEWS · 7:21unit from Nothing

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro secures second place overall in sound behind the Sennheiser.

    • GadgetsBoy · 9:07

      The Sony XM6 and Bose Ultra 2 offer better noise cancellation than the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

    • RecordingNOW · 9:48affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

      Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is not quite as good at noise cancelling as AirPods Max 2, Sony WH-1000XM6, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2, and Bose QuietComfort 2.

    • RecordingNOW · 10:23affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

      Sony WH-1000XM6 is superior in noise cancelling to Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

    • RecordingNOW · 17:28affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

      The noise cancelling on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is not quite as good as on the AirPods Max, Sony, or Bose headphones.

    • RecordingNOW · 17:38affiliate linksno captions: the moment the AI model heard

      The AirPods Max, Sony, and Bose headphones do not have quite the same level of audiophile sound quality as the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

    • Flossy Carter · 30:07

      The transparency mode on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is right up there with the AirPods Max and Sony XM6.

    • Marques Brownlee · 6:51

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro scores around a 7 for overall sound quality compared to a 9 for the Sony and Apple competitors.

    • Marques Brownlee · 8:44

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro removes more mid-frequency office sounds like keyboards, voices, and moving chairs than AirPods Max or Sonys without being uncomfortable.

    • Marques Brownlee · 9:18

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are not as good overall as the Sony headphones at ANC, rating close to an 8 compared to Sony's 9, which is still better than expected.

16. 16 · Compared directly with the Apple AirPods Max, by too few creators for a verdict · evidence from 5 creators: 5 for, 0 against

    Against AirPods Max: compared on a point by 5 creators, too few for a verdict

    5 creators set the Pro against AirPods Max on a point a second reading confirmed (12 comparisons: AirPods Max better on 6, the Pro on 5, 1 level).

    • Flossy Carter and Mark Ellis prefer the Nothing's case, which covers the whole headphone, while Marques Brownlee prefers AirPods Max's case and sound but finds the Nothing better at office noise; Drew Lipps finds AirPods Max better on spatial audio, and TechDaily gives AirPods Max the edge on sound and overall but the Nothing on comfort.
    • Netted per creator, 3 lean to AirPods Max and 2 to the Pro.
    • That is below the 6 creators a 'vs' needs, so no winner is drawn.

    “the transparency mode is right up there with the AirPods Max, with the Sony XM6, the transparency mode is incredible.”

    What it means. AirPods Max is the reference reviewers reach for, but the evidence is five creators on scattered points.

    What reviewers said (12 lines from 5 creators)

    • TechDaily · 5:56

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is noticeably lighter than the Apple AirPods Max.

    • TechDaily · 8:01

      The presenter gives the edge for overall sound to heavy hitters from Sony, Bose, and the AirPods Max over the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

    • TechDaily · 13:58

      Sony, Bose, and Apple AirPods Max probably still have a slight edge over the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro.

    • Flossy Carter · 3:12

      The speaker prefers the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro case over the Apple AirPods Max case.

    • Flossy Carter · 30:07

      The transparency mode on the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is right up there with the AirPods Max and Sony XM6.

    • Flossy Carter · 38:21

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro case is what the Apple AirPods Max case should have been.

    • Mark Ellis Reviews · 5:54

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro case provides all-around protection unlike the AirPods Max case.

    • Marques Brownlee · 6:51

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro scores around a 7 for overall sound quality compared to a 9 for the Sony and Apple competitors.

    • Marques Brownlee · 8:44

      The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro removes more mid-frequency office sounds like keyboards, voices, and moving chairs than AirPods Max or Sonys without being uncomfortable.

    • Marques Brownlee · 11:04

      Marques suspects Nothing copied the AirPods Max case concept but made it way worse.

    • Marques Brownlee · 11:40

      Unlike the AirPods Max case which leaves a cutout flap to plug in, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro case has no pass-through cutout to charge the headphones while locked shut.

    • Drew Lipps · 2:16unit from Nothing

      The spatial audio experience on the Headphone (1) Pro is not quite at the level of the Apple AirPods Max.