Nothing is expanding its hardware lineup with the Headphone (1), the company’s first pair of over-the-ear headphones that will debut alongside the Phone (3) on July 1.
Thanks to a fresh round of leaks, we’re now getting our clearest look yet at the Headphone (1). And in typical Nothing fashion, the design is anything but conventional.
The standout feature here is a two-part earcup design. Up top, there’s an oval-shaped module encased in transparent plastic. And it rests on a metallic-looking plate with squared-off corners.
The design is a sharp contrast to the smooth, understated curves of rivals like Sony’s WH-1000XM6 or Apple’s AirPods Max. Instead, Nothing’s debut headset feels more like a precision-engineered gadget you’d expect to see in a design museum.
Nothing Headphone (1) in real life
And if you’re interested, here’s how the headphone looks in real life. It’s hard to say if this design will work for or against Nothing, but it’s clear the brand is leaning hard into its identity.
We can spot two buttons on the side and another one on the outer earcup. And a real-life image of the headphone also shows it connected with a 3.5mm cable, so it will have analog support.
Perhaps the most important detail from the leaks is that the Headphone (1) will have its audio tuned by KEF. It’s a British audio company that specializes in all things audio, including speakers, subwoofers, and headphones.
Technical details around the headphones are still scarce, but we do know the expected pricing. An earlier leak claims the Headphone (1) will be sold for $299 in the US and €299 in Europe.
Sales are expected to begin on September 30, two months after the official unveiling. And as you might’ve seen, it will be available in Black and White color options.
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