Nothing Headphone (a)

Nothing Headphone (a). Product type: Headset. Connectivity technology: Wired Wireless, Bluetooth. Recommended usage: Music. Headphone frequency: 20 - 40000 Hz. Wireless range: 10 m. Weight: 310 g. Product colour: Black
Noise complaints welcome
Our engineers used a 40 mm titanium-coated diaphragm to deliver expressive highs and deep bass at up to 110 dB. The driver boosts low-end impact, while a next-gen magnet and voice-coil system increase sensitivity.
AI-boosted Dynamic Bass Enhancement locks on to low frequencies and boosts them in real time, adding power to make beats bigger without distortion.
Headphone (a) is Hi-Res Audio certified for wired and wireless listening.
Our engineers used LDAC wireless technology for high-quality 24-bit/96kHz audio without cords. And you can connect with a USB-C or 3.5 mm jack.
Leave me alone
Stop responding to strangers on the train.
Using AI to power dual feedforward and feedback microphones, three levels of Active Noise Cancellation¹ block distractions. Transparency Mode lets the world in by picking up sounds from your surroundings in real time.
Huh?
Trained on over 28 million real-world scenarios, AI-powered Clear Voice Technology uses the three microphones on Headphone (a) to keep every call crisp and echo-free - in crowds, cafés and windy conditions.
Swap easier
Switching between phones and computers is easy with low latency, dual-device connections on Android, Windows and iOS.
Hot enough to make your ex jealous
Our designers crafted a transparent case to show off the locations of mechanical structures like the battery and flex cables.
New Pink and Yellow colourways join our classic Black and White line-up for a more expressive take on the playful (a) series.
5 days, no sleep
Our engineers fitted two core batteries for up to 5 days² of power - that's over 135 hours of playback. A dual-core chipset keeps AI-powered Active Noise Cancellation in full force for over 75 hours on a single charge.
Charge fast, anywhere
Get 8 hours of playback in 5 minutes. And go from zero to full in 2 hours.
On-the-go charging keeps Headphone (a) powered everywhere.
Touch to turn on
Headphone (a) combines precise controls with tactile and audio feedback for effortless interactions. The mechanical Button, Roller and Paddle turn every adjustment into a sensory experience.
Button
Click through functions in one tap.
Use the Button to take photos and summon your favourite digital assistant. Channel Hop⁷ lets you swap between audio apps without your phone.
Customise how you use the Button on the Nothing X app.
Camera Shutter
Turn Headphone (a) into a hands-free photographer.
Tap the Button to capture images. Or start and pause video in a single touch.
Hidden photos album optional.
Instinctual adjustments.
Roll to tune volume. Click to play. Long-press to switch between modes. Real-time, in-ear feedback boosts precision in every turn.

Performance

Product type: Headset
Wearing style: Head-band
Recommended usage: Music
Market segment: Consumer
Headset type: Binaural
Product colour: Black
Operating keys: Play/Pause, ANC control, Track <, Track gt;, Voice assistant
Volume control: Rotary
Control unit type: On-ear control unit
Feature: Detachable cable

Ports interfaces

Connectivity technology: Wired Wireless
USB connector: USB Type-C
Feature: Bluetooth
Bluetooth profiles: AAC, LDAC, SBC
Bluetooth version: 5.4
Wireless range: 10 m

Headphones

Ear coupling: Circumaural
Headphone frequency: 20 - 40000 Hz
Driver unit: 5 cm
Feature: Noise canceling
Noise canceling type: Adaptive

Microphone

Microphone type: Built-in
Microphone sensitivity: 40 dB
Number of microphones: 4

Battery

Feature: Battery operated
Battery type: Built-in battery
Battery technology: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity: 1060 mAh
Continuous audio playback time (ANC on): 75 h
Continuous audio playback time (ANC off): 135 h
Battery recharge time: 2 h
Talk time (ANC on): 50 h
Talk time (ANC off): 72 h

Weight dimensions

Width: 78 mm
Depth: 190.4 mm
Height: 177 mm
Weight: 310 g
Carrying case width: 23 cm
Carrying case depth: 1.5 cm
Carrying case height: 27 cm

Packaging content

Cables included: USB Type-C, 3.5 mm to USB Type-C
Feature: Pouch

Power

Feature: USB Type-C charging port
USB Type-C required charging power (max): 5 W