Nothing launched the Headphone (1) Pro in the US for USD 399 on September 28, 2026. According to the official announcement, sales begin on September 29, through the company's US website, on Amazon, and at Best Buy stores in North America. The headphones weigh 327 grams and come in black and white.
Additionally, the Pro model features three drivers in each earcup, 46 dB noise cancellation, and a physical Flat EQ switch. The three drivers include a 40mm dynamic driver, a 13x8mm precision driver, and an xMEMS treble driver. This is not the first time a headphone combining three drivers, but what makes Nothing exceptional is that its Headphone (1) Pro costs far less than other existing models.
Reports reveal that Nothing worked with Metropolis Studios on the sound tuning. The Pro supports Bluetooth 6.1 and lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. They also offer 30 hours of battery life with ANC and up to 68 hours without ANC. The headphones also have a customizable button that can open ChatGPT, call a voice assistant, or trigger the camera.
The physical Flat EQ switch is one of the biggest changes. It turns off EQ and spatial effects to give users a more neutral sound. This is aimed at people who want to hear music with less sound processing.
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The three-driver setup and Flat EQ will appeal to people who care about sound. For most users, however, ANC, comfort, battery life, and easy controls may matter more.
The USD 399 price makes the choice harder. Buyers generally pay extra for sound control, not just basic wireless headphone features. Nothing now needs to show why those extras are worth the higher price.
The Headphone (1) Pro is clearly aimed at users who want more control over their music. Its success will depend on whether enough buyers see those extra features as worth the USD 399 price.