Nothing's new Headphone 1 Pro is the company's most ambitious audio product yet, according to two early reviews. The Verge calls it a new flagship that sits above the $199 Headphone A and the sub-$100 Ear 3A earbuds. WIRED reports the over-ear headphones cost $399 and feature three drivers in each ear, with tuning from Metropolis Studios.
Both outlets agree on the core positioning: the Headphone 1 Pro is meant to work in a studio environment while still being suitable for daily commutes. WIRED highlights the studio collaboration and the triple-driver setup, while The Verge frames the product as the next step in Nothing's rapid expansion of its audio lineup this year.
The main difference is emphasis. The Verge focuses on how the new model fills a gap in Nothing's product range, following budget-friendly releases. WIRED concentrates on the technical specifications and the Metropolis Studios partnership. Neither review treats the Headphone 1 Pro as a radical departure; instead, both see it as a deliberate move upmarket for a brand known for affordable, design-forward audio.