From PCMAG · Kelsey Fogarty · · 1m 10s
Better Than Nothing: Take 25% Off Iconic Transparent Headphones
Nothing Headphone (1) offers 33% discount on Amazon, down to $199 from $299.
In brief
Nothing Headphone (1) offers 33% discount on Amazon, down to $199 from $299. Nothing Headphone (1) is 33% off at $199 on Amazon, with 80-hour battery life and noise cancellation. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Nothing Headphone (1) Design
Nothing Headphone (1) features transparent earcups with a retro aesthetic and rectangular shape.
“It looks like there are cassette players on the outside of its rectangular earcups”
Current Price Discount
Nothing Headphone (1) is 33% off at $199 from $299 list price on Amazon.
“But the most exciting thing about these headphones right now is their 33% discount on Amazon, bringing their usual $299 list price down to $199”
Sound Quality Features
40mm dynamic drivers with EQ customization via Nothing X app for hi-res audio.
“Inside, 40mm dynamic drivers deliver solid sound, especially if you're willing to do some EQ tweaking in the excellent Nothing X app”
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Works with both Android and iPhone for universal device compatibility.
“Also, these headphones aren't locked into one ecosystem or another, so both Android and iPhone users can turn those heads in them”
Noise Cancellation Performance
Effective at blocking consistent noises like airplane cabins while allowing mid-range sounds.
“During our testing, we found it to be mostly effective and good for what you pay for (which makes this $100 even juicier)”
Battery Life
Up to 80 hours with noise cancellation on, 35 hours with active noise cancellation.
“If you want to look slick all day, you can wear these headphones day and night, thanks to up to 80 hours of playtime (or 35 hours with ANC on)”
Quick Charge
5-minute charge provides up to 5 hours of battery life for emergencies.
“But if you're in a pinch, a quick 5-minute charge will provide up to 5 hours of power”
Expert Review
PCMag expert Christian de Looper praised the Nothing Headphone (1) for unique design and performance.
“In our review, PCMag expert Christian de Looper celebrated how the Nothing Headphone (1) 'manage to look unique in a category that's hard to stand out in, their physical controls are a breath of fresh air, they deliver solid battery life, and their noise cancellation and audio quality live up to their $299 asking price'”
Recommended Alternatives
Soundcore Q20i, Apple AirPods Max 2, Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2, and Beats Studio Pro available at discounts.
“Check out our list of the best headphones for 2026 for more options”
Here's the gist
Nothing Headphone (1) is 33% off at $199 on Amazon, with 80-hour battery life and noise cancellation.
