Nothing Headphone 1 Pro Review: $399 Flagship with Triple-Driver Design
Nothing's $399 Headphone 1 Pro packs a triple-driver array, LDAC, and Auracast, but ANC falls short of Sony and Bose rivals.
Nothing has launched the Headphone 1 Pro at $399, its most ambitious over-ear model yet. The headline feature is a triple-driver design: a 40mm dynamic driver, a separate midrange driver, and an xMEMS driver. That setup aims to deliver detailed, full-range sound without the compromises of a single-driver design.
Codec support is broad. The headphones handle LDAC and high-res audio up to 24-bit/96kHz wirelessly, and wired lossless over USB-C up to 24-bit/192kHz. They can also act as an Auracast transmitter or receiver through the Nothing X app, a rare feature at this price.
In the app, a Flat EQ switch disables EQ and spatial audio options. Nothing developed this mode in partnership with Metropolis Studios in London. The default tuning is a Balanced EQ setting, which most listeners will likely leave on.
Active noise cancellation is on board, but it trails the class leaders. The ANC is not as effective as the Sony XM6, Bose Ultra Headphones Gen 2, or Apple AirPods Max 2. For buyers prioritizing silence, that's a key trade-off.
At $399, the Headphone 1 Pro competes directly with those established flagships. Its driver array and codec support stand out; its noise cancellation does not. The Verge's full review weighs those strengths and weaknesses.
Quick answers
How much do the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro cost?
They are priced at $399.
What drivers do the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro use?
They use a triple-driver design with a 40mm dynamic driver, a separate midrange driver, and an xMEMS driver.
How does the ANC compare to other flagship headphones?
The ANC is not as effective as the Sony XM6, Bose Ultra Headphones Gen 2, and Apple AirPods Max 2.