Nothing has officially introduced the Headphone (1) Pro, its most advanced over-ear headphone yet. The new model builds on the original Headphone (1) with a completely new three-driver audio architecture, improved active noise cancellation, upgraded materials and a longer list of controls and audio customization options.

The launch also comes with a new face for the brand. Nothing has named BTS member V as its Global Brand Ambassador, with the company featuring him in the launch campaign for the Headphone (1) Pro.

The biggest change is inside the earcups. Instead of relying on a single driver, the Headphone (1) Pro uses three dedicated drivers: a 40mm dynamic driver for bass, a precision dynamic driver for the midrange and vocals, and an xMEMS driver handling the high frequencies.

Nothing says the bass driver delivers 15% more punch and 26% greater sensitivity than its previous approach, while its PET diaphragm uses a metal-ceramic coating to help reduce distortion at higher volumes. The precision driver uses a PEN diaphragm designed to improve vocal texture and articulation, while the silicon diaphragm in the xMEMS driver is intended to deliver faster high-frequency response.

The three drivers cover different portions of the frequency range, with the bass driver handling 20Hz–10kHz, the precision driver covering 5kHz–15kHz and the xMEMS tweeter extending from 10kHz to 40kHz.

Nothing has also worked with Metropolis Studios on the headphone’s tuning. The Headphone (1) Pro includes a new Flat EQ mode designed for a more neutral sound, alongside a Spatial Audio mode based on Metropolis Studios’ Studio B. The Nothing X app provides additional EQ options, including new genre-focused profiles, while Advanced EQ lets users tune individual drivers across the 20Hz–20kHz range.

Spatial audio gets an upgrade, too. The Headphone (1) Pro combines spatial processing with dynamic head tracking, with several listening modes designed around different types of content. Those include Standard, Studio B, Club, Concert Hall and Live House.

Noise cancellation has received a substantial hardware upgrade. The Headphone (1) Pro has 10 microphones in total, with three feed-forward and two feedback microphones on each side. Nothing says the system provides up to 46dB of adaptive active noise cancellation, while the company claims 5dB of improvement and 40% broader noise-cancellation coverage compared with the original Headphone (1).

A new 8mm silicone baffle wall and two-layer cushion system are also designed to improve the seal around the ears. The headphones can automatically adjust ANC based on the surrounding environment and the fit of the earcups.

The company has made some changes to comfort as well. The Headphone (1) Pro weighs 327 grams and uses a redesigned titanium and aluminium structure, along with softer foam, a wider headband and thicker padding. Each earcup can pivot by up to 20 degrees to help maintain a better fit.

Nothing has retained its unusual physical controls, including the roller for volume and playback, a paddle for track controls and calls, and a customizable button. The new Pro model also adds a physical switch that lets users quickly move between Flat EQ and their regular EQ settings.

For calls, the headphones use a four-microphone Environmental Noise Cancellation system with DNN-enhanced beamforming. Nothing says the system was trained using more than 30 million real-world samples covering situations such as traffic, restaurants and windy environments.

Battery life is another strong part of the package. The Headphone (1) Pro can deliver up to 68 hours of playback with ANC turned off, or up to 30 hours with ANC enabled. A five-minute charge provides up to four hours of playback with ANC off and two hours with ANC on.

The headphones support Bluetooth 6.1, dual-device connectivity, low-latency mode and automatic wear detection. They also support AAC, SBC and LDAC for wireless audio, while Auracast allows compatible audio to be broadcast to multiple headphones.

For wired listening, the Headphone (1) Pro supports high-resolution audio through both its 3.5mm connection and USB-C port. USB-C supports lossless audio at up to 24-bit/192kHz, while the 3.5mm connection supports up to 24-bit/96kHz.

The headphones are also rated IP52 for protection against dust and water. Nothing includes a hard-shell carrying case with a TPU lining and loops for attaching straps, keychains or other accessories.

The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is available in black and white. In the US, it costs $399, while pricing is set at £349 in the UK and €349 in Europe. Nothing says the headphones are available now through its website and selected retail partners.

With the Headphone (1) Pro, Nothing is moving beyond the relatively straightforward wireless headphone formula and taking a more serious swing at premium audio. The combination of three different driver technologies, extensive EQ controls, wired lossless playback and a dedicated Flat EQ mode also makes it clear that Nothing wants these headphones to appeal to listeners who care about more than just ANC and battery life.