What it’s essential know
- Rumors in regards to the Nothing Headphone a floor once more, claiming the mannequin may truly have A-series pricing.
- The report states the headphones may value half the worth of the Headphone 1, at round €159 (~$187).
- In Nothing’s CEO Carl Pei’s interview, he briefly talked about how well-received the Headphone 1 was, however stated nothing (no pun meant) about this alleged mannequin.
Rumors say Nothing’s cooking up extra than simply finances telephones this 12 months, as its subsequent headphones may additionally make an look.
French publication Dealabs suggests Nothing’s subsequent pair, known as the “Headphone a,” might present up this 12 months (by way of 9to5Google). That is not what’s most essential right here, as rumors allege this subsequent pair may take the worth level down a notch over Nothing’s Headphone 1. Supposedly, the Headphone a may rock a beginning worth of €159 throughout Europe (~$187).
The publication notes that this supposed pricing is roughly half the worth of the corporate’s Headphone 1. On paper, this is smart. Nothing’s A-series is usually its “finances” line, however I suppose it isn’t as budget-y as its CMF model and its $79 Headphone Professional.
It is onerous to slim down what to anticipate feature-wise, contemplating the A-series tag and the decrease pricing. What these rumors develop on is the colorways. The Headphone a might hit the market with 4 choices: pink, white, black, and yellow. The report closes by stating Nothing may debut these new headphones early subsequent month, on March 5 (for pre-orders).
From 1 to a
The Headphone 1 arrived in July final 12 months with a $299 price ticket within the U.S. This was the corporate’s first steps into over-ear headphones with bodily buttons and rollers, and all of the traditional bells and whistles customers do not usually get anymore. The ear cups have been geared up with a gentle, plush reminiscence foam for consolation, too. In testing, the Headphone 1 impressed Android Central’s Harish Jonnalagadda, as they rapidly grew to become a favourite for audio merchandise in 2025.
Nothing hasn’t formally teased these headphones simply but. The corporate’s CEO, Carl Pei, was concerned in a brief interview in a YouTube video about Nothing’s 2026 outlook. The Headphone 1 was introduced up, however largely because of its optimistic reception in 2025. Primarily, discussions have been held about telephones, with Pei stating customers can anticipate a Cellphone 4 collection this 12 months, however no new flagship.
Android Central’s Take
I believe what I am most wanting ahead to is what these headphones may provide, extra so for the reason that worth is likely to be lower. What sound are we bringing to the desk this 12 months, you understand? I am not one for carrying over-ear headphones out and about, as one thing like that is usually reserved for PC gaming classes. Nonetheless, there is a marketplace for this form-factor, and it might be good (and ultimate) for Nothing to maintain that very same power it had from the Headphone 1. These rumors alleged a possible March debut, which traces up with what we have heard in regards to the Cellphone 4 collection. So, let’s simply wait and see.
