Nothing Technology Limited has introduced Nothing headphones (a) for global markets alongside Nothing Telephone Series (4a).. The new headphones focus on long battery life, high-resolution wireless audio and a lightweight design with physical controls.
The Nothing (a) headphones have a lightweight over-ear design that weighs 310 grams and includes memory foam ear cushions carried by Nothing headphones (1). The headphones come with an IP52 rating, ensuring resistance to dust, dirt and light water exposure. The device retains Nothing’s physical earcup control system, which includes a roller, paddle, and button for adjusting volume, navigating media, and changing noise-cancellation modes.
Additional controls include a Channel Hop feature, which allows users to switch between default apps using the home button. A camera shutter mode also allows the button to activate a smartphone camera remotely when paired with a compatible device. The headphones will be available in black, white and pink, along with a limited yellow variant.
The headphones feature 40mm titanium coated dynamic drivers designed to deliver detailed sound. They support High-Resolution Audio Wireless certification and the LDAC codec for high-quality wireless audio streaming.
Noise cancellation is handled through adaptive hybrid ANC, which combines feedback and feedback microphones to reduce environmental noise. The system can automatically adjust ANC levels based on environment and fit, and users can manually select between low, medium and high modes.
For calls, the device includes a three-microphone array with AI noise reduction, trained on millions of audio scenarios to improve voice clarity during conversations. Customization options are available through the Nothing X app.
The Nothing (a) headphones offer the longest battery life in the company’s current audio lineup, with a 1060 mAh battery that provides:
- Up to 135 hours of playback (AAC, ANC off)
- Up to 75 hours of playback (AAC, ANC enabled)
- Up to 90 hours playback (LDAC, ANC off)
- Up to 62 hours playback (LDAC, ANC enabled)
Fast charging allows 5 minutes of charging to provide up to 8 hours of playback without ANC or 5 hours with ANC.
Connectivity features include Bluetooth 5.4, dual device pairing, Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair. The headphones also support in-ear detection, transparency mode and low-latency mode, which is automatically activated on Nothing smartphones.
The Nothing (a) headphones are priced at $199 in the US (equivalent to ₹18,256 in India), €159 in the EU and £149 in the UK. The headphones will be available from March 13, 2026 (on sale) in Black, White, and Pink models, with pre-orders starting March 5, 2026 at nothing.tech and select retail partners. The limited edition Yellow version will go on sale from April 6, 2026. The company is expected to announce India availability in the coming months.
Nothing headphones (a) Price and availability
- Price: US$199 (equivalent to ₹18,256 in India), €159 (for EU), £149 (for UK)
- Availability: March 5, 2026 (pre-orders), March 13, 2026 (open sale) for Black, White, and Pink models at nothing.tech and select retail partners, April 6, 2026 for limited-edition yellow; India TBA in coming months
