Nothing Headphone 1 Pro: flagship over-ears built for listening and studio checks

Pro is the company's $399 flagship over-ear model. It keeps Nothing's recognizable aesthetic while adding hardware and tuning decisions aimed at both regular listeners and people who need a more neutral reference for studio work.

Each ear uses three drivers: a 40mm dynamic driver for bass, a dedicated midrange driver, and an xMEMS solid-state driver for upper frequencies. Separating ranges lets each driver focus on a band, which Nothing says results in faster, cleaner attack in the high end.

Nothing's Balanced default boosts mids and highs so vocals and cymbals feel present and lively. Flipping to Flat removes that coloration — useful for people doing mixing or mastering work. For everyday listening, the reviewer preferred tweaking the parametric EQ in the app to tame high-end bite rather than using Flat.

Reported battery life: about 30 hours with ANC on and 68 hours with ANC off. Quick-charge capabilities are included.

Compared with mainstream flagships (Sony XM6, Bose Ultra Headphones Gen 2, AirPods Max 2), the Headphone 1 Pro stands out for its triple-driver layout and the hardware Flat EQ switch intended for studio use. Its ANC is improved and very good for music listening, though reviewers place Sony, Bose, and Apple ahead for absolute ANC performance.

People who want a flagship listen-focused headphone with a real option for neutral monitoring. The hardware Flat EQ appeals to musicians and producers who need a quick way to remove processing. Listeners who like forward mids/highs out of the box can stick with Nothing's Balanced profile and adjust with the app's parametric EQ if the highs feel too sharp.