Rank 8 of 8 in Over-ear headphones Sources disagree
Nothing Headphone (1)
broadly tested 6 tests from 4 countries · 3 of them not from the UK
Score by criterion
Sound 73
Noise cancelling 85
Comfort 80
Battery 94
Prices · United Kingdom
Retailers
Strengths
- Battery lasted 42 hours 53 minutes with ANC in testing; IP52 rating (SoundGuys)
- Many well-thought-out features, strong noise cancelling and very good build quality (TechRadar)
- Intuitive, very complete controls; connects via Bluetooth, USB and analogue jack (Clubic)
Weaknesses
- Sound comes across as compressed and not open or dynamic enough for the price (TechRadar)
- Cheaper rivals sound more entertaining; fit is not always secure, not foldable (What Hi-Fi?)
- Hands-free calls unusable in noisy surroundings; at 329 g heavier than average (Clubic)
Tests reviewed
| Source | Country | Issue | Original verdict | Converted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIFI.DE | Germany | 07/2025 | 8.6 | 86 |
| Clubic | France | 07/2025 | 9 / 10 | 90 |
| TechRadar | United Kingdom | 07/2025 | 3.5/5 | 70 |
| Trusted Reviews | United Kingdom | 07/2025 · as reported by testberichte.de | 3.5/5 | 70 |
| What Hi-Fi? | United Kingdom | 01/2026 | 3/5 | 60 |
| SoundGuys | USA | 07/2025 | 8.1 | 81 |
Where the tests disagree.
Each dot is the average test result of one country, converted to 0–100. The further apart the dots, the more it pays to read the individual reports.
Nothing Headphone (1) ± 12 pts
Specifications
| Weight | 329 g |
|---|---|
| Battery life (manufacturer) | 35 h with ANC |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Drivers | 40 mm, dynamic |