Nothing Unveils Headphone (1) in Collaboration With KEF, Featuring Advanced Audio and Design

tech360.tv
Jul 2
2 min read

Nothing has launched its first over-ear wireless headphones, Headphone (1), developed in partnership with British audio brand KEF.

Person in a white coat holding futuristic, circular headphones against a light background, conveying a modern and minimalist feel. — Credit: NOTHING

The new release marks a significant step for the London-based tech company, founded in 2020 by Swedish entrepreneur Carl Pei. Known for its design-led approach, Nothing has sold over 10 million devices and surpassed USD 1 billion in lifetime revenue.

Sleek grey headphones with a visible internal mechanism, black ear cushions, and minimalistic design. Set against a plain white background. — Credit: NOTHING

Headphone (1) combines KEF’s acoustic engineering with Nothing’s signature transparent design. The headphones feature custom 40mm dynamic drivers, promising rich, natural audio with deep bass, detailed mids and crisp treble.

The headphones support Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency Mode and Spatial Audio with head tracking. Nothing claims the ANC adapts in real time using dual feedforward and feedback microphones.

Close-up of black virtual reality headset with visible technical components. Minimalist design on a white background. — Credit: NOTHING

The design includes tactile controls such as a roller, paddle and buttons, avoiding touch interfaces for more precise adjustments. The ear cups are made from aluminium and durable plastics, with oil-resistant PU memory foam cushions for comfort.

Headphone (1) supports Hi-Res Audio via LDAC codec, USB-C lossless playback and a 3.5mm jack. It also includes Bluetooth 5.3, Multipoint Connectivity, Google Fast Pair and a low-latency mode for gaming and video.

Battery life reaches up to 35 hours with ANC on and 80 hours with it off. A 5-minute charge provides up to 2.4 hours of playback.

Close-up of silver and transparent headphones, labeled "NOTHING headphones (1)," featuring sleek design elements on a smooth surface. — Credit: NOTHING

A standout feature is “The Button,” a customisable control that works with the Nothing X app. It enables quick switching between audio apps and can trigger voice commands or open Essential Space, a built-in audio notepad.

Users can also access an 8-band Advanced EQ through the app for personalised sound tuning.

Black over-ear headphones with a transparent design, showing internal components. Set against a plain gray background. Modern and sleek. — Credit: NOTHING

Headphone (1) will be available in black and white for USD 299 / £299 / €299. Global pre-orders begin July 4, 2025, at nothing.tech and select partners. Open sales start July 15, 2025.

Key specifications include:

- 40mm dynamic drivers tuned by KEF

- Real-time adaptive ANC up to 42 dB

- Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, SBC and AAC codec support

- 1,040mAh battery with up to 80 hours playback

- USB-C and 3.5mm connectivity options