Nothing headphones have always stood out from the competition, and the Headphone (1) Pro is no different. It’s the brand’s most premium option yet, putting it up against the best from Sony, Bose, and Apple. After nearly a month of testing, I’d say these headphones belong among those top-tier choices, while bringing a few unique ideas to the table.
Design is the first standout in the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro. On the outside, it follows the same formula as the Nothing Headphone (1) and Headphone (a), with a distinct square shape and two-tone, transparent outer shell.
The Headphone (1) Pro pushes this design to 11, largely by using premium materials instead of plastic. The square cans are made from a solid aluminum block. The arms are made of titanium. The transparent outer window is made of glass. There’s very little (if any) plastic to be found, yet they actually weigh 2 grams less than the Nothing Headphone (1).
The case is … interesting. It’s basically a hard-shell version of the purse-like case for the Apple AirPods Max 2—a near universally loathed case, I might add. The Headphone (1) Pro case offers better ear cup protection, but the headband remains exposed. It’s something you use once, then promptly forget.
All that being said, these are Nothing’s most comfortable headphones yet. The softer, thicker padding, wider headband, and reduced clamping force make these noticeably more comfortable than the Headphone (1).
Noise canceling and transparency are also great, thanks to extra microphones and impressive sound isolation.
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