Nothing is slowly fleshing out its headphone lineup and is now adding a Pro tier. For context, we got the Headphone (1) a year ago, then the Headphone (a) this Spring. The Headphone (1) Pro comes in either Black or White, and costs €370. For context, the Headphone (1) is normally €300, but is currently €250.
Let's unbox the Pro. It ships with a 3.5mm cable and a USB-C cable, while the headphone itself sits in a case that encloses the cups but leaves the band unprotected to serve as a handle. It's similar in both look and concept to the Air Pods Max 2 Smart Case. It has a glossy plastic finish, which both feels premium, but it feels like it would be constantly smudged up and easily scratched.
So what's Pro about the Headphone (1) successor? A lot. The old cans used formed aluminium and moulded plastic, while the Pros have CNC-machined aluminium and tempered glass. The headband uses a titanium alloy in place of stainless steel, and the band itself is 10% wider and has 12% thicker padding. The ear cushions are also 50% softer. On the audio front, the old model's single 40mm driver has been replaced by a 3-driver system: a new dual-magnet 40mm driver, and a dedicated precision dynamic driver and x MEMS solid-state driver for the midrange and treble. Spatial Audio has been upgraded and now supports head tracking. Active Noise Cancellation is also improved, thanks to a new 10-microphone system, which promises up to 46dB of reduction.
There's a unique little switch on the inside of the left earcup, labeled "Flat". It's not simply an EQ preset but a dedicated neutral monitoring mode, developed by Metropolis Studios. Nothing kept the physical controls on the right cup. A quick word on comfort. The Nothing Headphone (1) is a very premium-feeling headset to wear. The softer cushions are immediately noticeable - there was no discomfort even after more than half an hour of wearing.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing