Nothing Headphone (1) launched in India under Rs 22,000; find out what's so special in its first over-ear headphone

Nothing Headphone (1) Launched: Nothing has launched its first over-ear audio device — the Nothing Headphone (1) — in India and global markets. Priced under Rs 22,000, the headphones will be available in black and white.  According to the London-based tech brand, these headphones mark Nothing’s expansion into high-end personal audio, targeting both audiophiles and everyday users.

"With Headphone (1), we set out to create something that doesn’t just sound great, it feels different the moment you pick it up," said Adam Bates, Head of Design at Nothing. 

The Headphone (1) features transparent elements, formed aluminium, and PU memory foam cushions. The custom-built 40 mm dynamic driver offers deep bass, detailed mids, and crisp treble across all modes, including ANC, Transparency, and Spatial Audio.

For its over-ear headphones, Nothing has opted for tactile controls over touch. It introduces three physical inputs – a Roller, a Paddle, and a Button – offering precise control for volume, media playback, and ANC modes. “It’s a product that looks different, works differently, and invites people to connect with sound in a more expressive way,” said Adam Bates, Head of Design at Nothing.

Nothing Headphone (1): Key features

According to the company, these are the key features of Nothing Headphone (1) -

• It is equipped with dual feedforward and feedback microphones that offer adaptive ANC that adjusts to your environment.
• Transparency Mode ensures users remain aware of their surroundings. 
• An AI-powered 4-mic ENC system, trained on over 28 million noise scenarios, delivers crystal-clear call quality even in noisy settings.
• It features on-device spatial audio with real-time head tracking, which turns traditional stereo output into an immersive 360-degree soundstage, the company claimed. 
• Also, it supports Hi-Res Audio, LDAC, USB-C lossless playback, and a 3.5mm jack.

Nothing Headphone (1): Channel Hop and AI Features

One standout feature is the customisable Button, which enables Channel Hop — a fast-switch function that cycles through recent audio apps and favourite tools. Exclusive features for Nothing users include Essential Space, a memory shortcut for saving voice notes and reminders on the go.

The Nothing X app adds deeper control with an 8-band Advanced EQ, letting users personalise their sound far beyond the standard bass-treble sliders.

Nothing Headphone (1): Battery Life and Connectivity

The device offers up to 35 hours of battery life with ANC enabled, and in just 5 minutes of charging, it is capable of delivering 2.4 hours of playback, the company claims. With Bluetooth 5.3, dual-device connectivity, and Fast Pair support, switching between devices is seamless, it added.

Nothing Headphone (1): Price

Headphone (1) will be available in black and white variants for Rs 21,999 in the Indian market, and consumers can also avail a special introductory launch day price of Rs 19,999 on July 15, 2025.

Nothing will also offer 12 months No-Cost EMI options across leading banks on purchase from offline stores.

Nothing Headphone (1): Availability

The Nothing Headphone (1) will go on sale via Flipkart, Flipkart Minutes, Myntra, Vijay Sales, Croma, and all leading retail stores starting from July 15, 2025.