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Nothing Headphone 1 problems

Of the 73 channels counted here, 17 of 47 objected to design and build quality — the most common complaint about the Nothing Headphone 1. Next: comfort and fit (15 of 51); sound quality (14 of 42).

73 channels 79 videos Page generated How this is counted

10 of 73 were sponsored by Nothing or got a free unit; 2 disclosed another paid promotion or ad; public editorial analysis; commissioned reports are a separate paid service.

Nothing Headphone 1: where the complaints land

Ranked by how many channels objected, not by score — a topic most people liked can still be the one that trips buyers up. Pick a topic for the complaints behind it.

liked it had a problem split Each square is one channel

  1. Design and build quality17 of 47 had a problem24 liked it · 6 split
  2. Comfort and fit15 of 51 had a problem32 liked it · 4 split
  3. Sound quality14 of 42 had a problem22 liked it · 6 split
  4. Noise cancellation13 of 30 had a problem17 liked it
  5. The carrying case8 of 13 had a problem3 liked it · 2 split
  6. Price and value6 of 38 had a problem31 liked it · 1 split
  7. Transparency mode5 of 14 had a problem8 liked it · 1 split
  8. Spatial audio5 of 11 had a problem6 liked it
  9. Bluetooth and connectivity4 of 16 had a problem12 liked it
  10. The companion app4 of 16 had a problem10 liked it · 2 split
  11. The on-ear controls3 of 23 had a problem17 liked it · 3 split
  12. Battery life2 of 13 had a problem11 liked it
The exact counts, including channels with no tie to the brand
TopicLiked itNo disclosed relationship with NothingComplaints
Design and build quality51% 24 of 4746% 17 of 3717 objected · 6 split
Comfort and fit63% 32 of 5160% 26 of 4315 objected · 4 split
Sound quality52% 22 of 4247% 15 of 3214 objected · 6 split
Noise cancellation57% 17 of 3050% 13 of 2613 objected
The carrying case23% 3 of 1327% 3 of 118 objected · 2 split
Price and value82% 31 of 3884% 27 of 326 objected · 1 split
Transparency mode57% 8 of 1455% 6 of 115 objected · 1 split
Spatial audio55% 6 of 1155% 6 of 115 objected
Bluetooth and connectivity75% 12 of 1671% 10 of 144 objected
The companion app62% 10 of 1660% 9 of 154 objected · 2 split
The on-ear controls74% 17 of 2375% 15 of 203 objected · 3 split
Battery life85% 11 of 1380% 8 of 102 objected

This page covers complaints only. See what all 73 channels concluded, including what they praised.

Nothing Headphone 1: what they actually said

Every topic channels objected to, the complaints first. One voice per channel, only from channels counted on that side; those with no disclosed tie to the brand come first.

Design and build quality

17 of 47 had a problem · 24 liked it · 6 split

Had a problem 17

“The connection hinges in my opinion feel good, smooth, no creaking whatsoever. But the headband in my opinion feels really cheap and it does not fold, so transporting them can only be done on your head around your neck or in the oversized…”
LeechTMOct 2025at 3:25 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Liked it 24

“I feel like the build quality was better with the aluminum frame versus just plastic. When it came to controls, physical buttons instead of the finicky gestures, the app experience was the best that I've experienced on any other…”
Naseem SpeachDec 2025at 3:56 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (6 more quotes)
“The one miss is these headphones don't fold. So traveling with you know that means the case is a little awkwardly bigger. And also this zipper in the case is kind of annoying.”
Marques BrownleeJul 2025at 5:40 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“I think they look really cool when you're looking at pictures up close, but they look completely different when you're wearing it on your head.”
Dave2DJul 2025at 8:09 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“They also share an IP52 rating for light dust exposure and vertically dripping water, so they are not ideal for intense workouts or heavy rain.”
OASTHARMar 2026at 2:05 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“because these headphones can't fold up and only rotate to lay flat, it means they will retain their full size within the case during transport”
SoundGuysJul 2025at 3:08 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“wind noise is a little bit of an issue as a result of this design.”
WhatsNewJul 2025at 1:49 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“I'm scoring the headphone 1 a 9 out of 10 here. You get a nice premium build, high quality hard plastics from the headband, the transparent plastic looks and feels premium, and you get a nice aluminum finish surrounding it.”
Picky AudioAug 2025at 0:33 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Comfort and fit

15 of 51 had a problem · 32 liked it · 4 split

Had a problem 15

“The problem is a lot of the weight is in the ear cup, so it does clamp down and give a lot more pressure on the sides of your head and your ears and after an hour or two you're definitely going to have some fatigue”
MacRumorsJul 2025at 5:57 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Liked it 32

“And then you got the headband as well which is nice and comfortable. It's got a nice level of tension to it so it doesn't feel too tight on your head it feels nice and comfortable.”
GadgetsBoyJul 2025at 1:45 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (6 more quotes)
“They're also a fair bit heavier and over time you can feel that weight on the top of your head a bit. Now the clamp force or how they squeeze inward on your head is also a bit strong to me”
TheUnlockrJul 2025at 4:20 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“Just like any PU material, it can get warm up after a while which can be really uncomfortable, definitely not something that you want to wear during the summer or under a hot weather.”
KLGadgetTVJul 2025at 0:52 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“it's heavy, so after a long day of wearing them, you will feel the weight of the headphones.”
Rodrigo BressaneSep 2025at 2:35 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“the headband padding is so meager. It's like so less and the band itself is very thin.”
DHRMEJul 2025at 4:41 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“If you keep them on for long hours, they do make you a bit uncomfortable.”
BeebomJul 2025at 2:25 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“Both are comfortable, both use memory foam cushions and both are easy to wear all day. They also both have IP52 water and dust resistance, which is actually rare in this category.”
Headphones Pro ReviewMar 2026at 8:07 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Sound quality

14 of 42 had a problem · 22 liked it · 6 split

Had a problem 14

“audio quality isn't the nothing headphone ones strongest aspects sadly despite the LDAC and high-res audio support”
Tech SpurtJul 2025at 7:00 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Liked it 22

“We wanted to make it immersive and personal so when you're listening to the headphones you have the right amount of clarity, right amount of depth and intimacy with the music.”
KEFAug 2025at 1:42 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (6 more quotes)
“these things are not well tuned.”
SuperSaf SpeaksJul 2025at 2:46 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“One of the most glaring issues is a problem within the frequency range that makes things sound honky boxy and papery or like you're speaking into a cup.”
This is Tech TodayFree unit from NothingJul 2025at 17:56 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“the sound is actually like pretty good considering it's the first pair of headphones from Nothing, but the tuning is not quite right yet. Like fortunately there's a really really good EQ in the app, honestly the best EQ I've seen in any…”
Mike O'BrienJul 2025at 11:13 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“I also compared them to the Sennheiser Accentum Plus headphones, which can be bought for about half the price of the Nothing Headphone 1, and I preferred the sound in these too”
TechRadarJul 2025at 3:33 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“At first, when I tested it at the launch event, I have to say I wasn't too impressed because it sounded very thin and too laid back in the bass registers”
Aaron X Loud and WirelessPaid promotion disclosedJul 2025at 8:37 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“at $300 the Momentum 4 is immediately the headphone that jumps to mind. Now for sound quality, I do think that these are competing with each other”
RecordingNOWJul 2025at 13:54 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Noise cancellation

13 of 30 had a problem · 17 liked it

Had a problem 13

“the ANC I think is probably the biggest downside when it comes to its sound because when you're in inside it does a really good job of blocking out any background noise but it's going to because the home is significantly quieter than…”
Now & Then TechOct 2025at 4:12 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Liked it 17

“the noise cancelling was solid on the flight I was pretty impressed not the best of the best but for $300 it did a really good job”
Tim SchofieldJul 2025at 6:14 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (2 more quotes)
“didn't perform as well with wind interference”
ShortCircuitJul 2025at 3:40 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“What makes them even better is that the noise cancellation is so good. This is this part surprised me. I didn't expect this.”
Best Buy Canada Product VideosAug 2025at 3:29 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

The carrying case

8 of 13 had a problem · 3 liked it · 2 split

Had a problem 8

No quotable complaint among the 8 who objected. A quote has to be found in the video’s captions, state a clear verdict and come from a review rather than a setup guide. Hear them at the moment they raised it:

Liked it 3

“The headphone 1 comes with a soft shell case which is decent. The headphone a comes with a plastic drawstring sack that honestly I wouldn't trust with rough handling.”
Headphones Pro ReviewMar 2026at 2:24 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“this thing folds this flat and fits in this which then goes into just anything.”
WhatsNewJul 2025at 0:36 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Price and value

6 of 38 had a problem · 31 liked it · 1 split

Had a problem 6

“If I'm buying these based on just sound quality, are these worth $300 bucks? No. I would give these 250 at max. They really should be around 200 bucks. 250, okay. 300, no.”
Flossy CarterFree unit from NothingJul 2025at 38:38 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Liked it 31

“These headphones are £299, £299. They are a good value for money especially in this day and age where all of the good headphones are like 400, 500 pounds.”
ShaieJennyAug 2025at 4:08 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“For a $300 headphone, I think the Nothing Headphone 1 is a solid pick up. It's literally everything you should expect from a perfect headphone”
BeebNGNov 2025at 4:52 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Bluetooth and connectivity

4 of 16 had a problem · 12 liked it

Had a problem 4

“That over-the-ear detection is godawful when paired to my Mac. It just never works.”
6 Months LaterJan 2026at 9:48 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Liked it 12

“the range that I got the Bluetooth connectivity in the range was excellent excellent”
GeekyranjitJul 2025at 8:18 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“Low latency mode allows me to watch media from my Xbox Series X and well it is now going to be a primary means for solo gaming.”
LegendaryBadassPaid promotion disclosedJun 2026at 1:43 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

The companion app

4 of 16 had a problem · 10 liked it · 2 split

Had a problem 4

“spatial audio which I don't like at all because when you use spatial audio you can't use your EQ settings”
WhatsNewJul 2025at 6:32 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Liked it 10

“you can actually do a lot of really really really great things things like customizing the EQ spatial audio settings checking your fit finished fit etc what it goes on your head to get the best sound experience”
Now & Then TechOct 2025at 2:43 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“Next on to the Nothing X app which allows you to control different things and settings and so on. It's very straightforward to use and I like the interface actually is very very clean it looks really cool.”
GadgetsBoyJul 2025at 9:40 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Battery life

2 of 13 had a problem · 11 liked it

Had a problem 2

“Next, there's no easy to replace battery. The internal battery is actually soldered in which isn't really consumer friendly”
6 Months LaterJan 2026at 8:44 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Liked it 11

“I usually had to charge them only once a month or once in 25 days which more than meets the claim.”
Gauraang AroraFree unit from NothingSep 2025at 4:36 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“though it should be noted that there is a significant impact on battery life from using it.”
ShortCircuitJul 2025at 3:06 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Back to the ranking

Quick answers

What are the biggest downsides of the Nothing Headphone 1?
The flaws and issues most often raised, ranked by how many of the 73 channels objected: design and build quality (17 of 47 objected), comfort and fit (15 of 51 objected), sound quality (14 of 42 objected).
What is the reception among channels with no disclosed relationship?
On comfort and fit, 32 of 51 channels rated it positively (63%). Counting only the 43 who disclosed no sponsorship, free unit or ad from Nothing, it is 26 of 43 (60%).

Nothing Headphone 1 channels and sources

Every channel counted on this page, most-watched first — the one you have already seen is probably near the top. Thumbnails open the video on YouTube.

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How this is counted

One channel, one vote per topic. A channel who makes six points about sound counts once, so the numbers measure reception rather than talkativeness. Specifications and stated personal preferences are excluded; only assessments and direct comparisons count. A topic appears only where at least eight channels discussed it.

Split means a channel’s praise and criticism of a topic cancelled out. They count in the total and on neither side.

We have not tested this product. Counts describe channels with eligible assessments. Selected quotations link to their located caption passage. 10 of the 73 were sponsored by Nothing or got a free unit from them, and 2 more disclosed a paid promotion or an ad. Each is marked wherever they are quoted, and the summary shows every verdict with and without them.

No disclosed relationship is the subset without a recorded sponsorship, gifted-unit classification or generic paid-promotion marker. Unrelated ads can be labelled separately; affiliate disclosures are not comprehensively audited by this table. Missing arrangements remain unknown. This subset does not prove independence or a sponsorship effect.

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