Nothing Headphone (a) 2026 New, Adaptive Active Noise
Nothing Headphone (a) 2026 New, Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth 5.4 ANC Headset with LDAC Hi-Res, 5 HD Mics Ultra Bass via APP, 135 Hours Playtime, White
- Dynamic Noise Cancellation Tailored for You: Experience the Nothing Headphone (a) with cutting-edge Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, utilizing state-of-the-art processors and adaptive microphones to eliminate distractions. The innovative Smart Adaptive Mode adjusts seamlessly to your surroundings, while the Transparency Mode allows ambient sounds for situational awareness. Select from four customizable ANC levels (High/Mid/Low/Adaptive) for a personalized listening journey
- Endless Listening with Rich Sound Quality: Crafted for 5 HD Mics, our Nothing Headphone (a) Bluetooth Headphones Over the Ear boasts a Spatial Audio with Hi-Res Wireless certification for remarkable clarity and an immersive auditory experience, Noise Cancelling Headphone with impressive battery life of up to 135 hours (75 hours with ANC on). A rapid 5-minute charge delivers 8 hours of playback time (ANC off)
- Remote Camera Shutter: Control your camera with a simple press of your Wireless Over-Ear headphones. No more running back and forth—just smooth, uninterrupted content creation. Perfect for vlogs, outfit checks, selfies, or group shots. Frame, get into position, and capture instantly.(On Nothing OS: Directly activates the camera; one press to record. On iOS & Android: Quickly capture or control recording if the camera function is already open)
- Comfort Meets Control: Designed for all-day comfort, the Nothing Headphones Wireless Over Ear features an ergonomic design with memory foam cushions for a secure fit. The Over Ear Bluetooth Headphones design includes an intuitive roller and paddle interface, providing easy access to volume controls, playback, and noise mode switching. The Nothing X app allows for extensive customization, ensuring a continuous, immersive sound experience
- Built For Your Unique Style: Start with your Personal Sound Profile and immerse yourself in Nothing X APP (with Ultra Bass included). Nothing Active Noise Canceling Headphones with Spatial Audio for concert or cinema-level listening for quick access to your most-used commands
Designed as the adventurous sequel in the Nothing noise cancelling headphones portfolio, Headphone (a) Bluetooth Headphones Over the Ear expands our reach to consumers seeking expression and affordability without compromise. Our Headphones Over Ear featured well-loved tactile controls carry over to provide intuitive and effortless navigation over your media. With tactile buttons at your fingertips, you’re always in command — no fumbling, no distractions. Built from the foundation of Nothing’s trusted sound quality, Headphone (a) Over Ear Bluetooth delivers clarity and performance you can rely on:
LDAC Hi-Res Wireless certification
Advanced EQ
Spatial audio
Audio codec: AAC, SBC, LDAC
Active noise cancellation type: Real Time Adaptive ANC
Depth: Up to 40dB
Transparency Mode: Supported
Dual connection: Supported
Microphone quantity: 5 mic
AAC:
Playback with ANC off: Up to 75 hours
Playback with ANC on: Up to 135 hours
LDAC:
Playback with ANC off: Up to 90 hours
Playback with ANC on: Up to 62 hours
Talk time:
Talk time with ANC off: 72 hours
Talk time with ANC on : 50 hours
Charging time: Type-C Wired charging-to-full time 120 mins
Connection range: 10M
Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 5.4
water and dust resistance: IP52
Google Fast Pair: Supported
Microsoft Swift Pair: Supported
In-ear detection: No supported
LED charging status: Supported
Low Lag Mode: Supported; With Nothing Phone less than 120ms under Game Mode
| SKU: | B0G6L57FHV |
| Weight: | 10.9 ounces |
| Dimensions: | 6.97 x 7.48 x 3.07 inches |
| Model: | B186 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Included: | 2 A batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Nothing |
| Quantity: | 1 |
From the manufacturer
Control
Control freak
Headphone (a) combines precise controls with tactile feedback for effortless interactions. The mechanical Button, Roller and Paddle turn every adjustment into a sensory experience.
Control
Button
Use the Button to take photos and summon your favourite assistant. Channel Hop lets you swap between audio apps without your phone*
*Camera control is exclusive when paired with a Nothing Phone.
Control
Roller
Roll to tune volume. Click to play. Long-press to switch between modes. Real-time, in-ear feedback boosts precision in every turn.
Control
Paddle
Short click to skip tracks and jump through podcasts. Hold longer to scrub through audio at high speeds.
Control
Camera Shutter
Turn Headphone (a) into a hands-free photographer.
Tap the Button to capture images. Or start and pause video in a single touch.
Sound
Noise complaints welcome
Our engineers used a 40 mm titanium-coated diaphragm to deliver expressive highs and deep bass at up to 110 dB. The driver boosts low-end impact, while a next-gen magnet and voice-coil system increase sensitivity.
Dynamic Bass Enhancement locks on to low frequencies and boosts them in real time, adding power to make beats bigger without distortion.
Sound
No notes lost
Headphone (a) is Hi-Res Audio certified for wired and wireless listening.
Our engineers used LDAC wireless technology for high-quality 24-bit/96kHz audio without cords, and you can connect with a USB‑C or 3.5 mm jack.
Sound
Leave me alone
Stop responding to strangers on the train.
Using AI to power dual feedforward and feedback microphones, three levels of Active Noise Cancellation block distractions. Transparency Mode lets the world in by picking up sounds from your surroundings in real time.
Sound
Huh?
Trained on over 28 million real-world scenarios, AI-powered Clear Voice Technology uses the three microphones on Headphone (a) to keep every call crisp and echo-free – in crowds, cafés and windy conditions.
Battery Five days, no sleep
Our engineers fitted two core batteries for up to 135 hours of power – that's over five days of playback. A dual-core chipset keeps AI-powered Active Noise Cancellation in full force for over 75 hours on a single charge.
Nothing X
Advanced Equaliser
The Nothing X app lets you control how you listen.
Use the advanced 8-band equaliser to create a personal sound profile, tuned for Headphone (a). Or select from a range of pre-made EQ profiles directly within the app.
Nothing X
Static Spatial Audio
Play with echo and timing to build an immersive soundstage.
Use the Nothing X app to swap between Static Spatial Audio modes taken straight from live concerts and cinematic moments
AI
Essential Space
Essential Space is the AI-powered hub on every Nothing phone.
Click the Button on Headphone (a) to drop ideas, thoughts and to-dos the second you think of them. Essential Space will automatically transcribe them.
AI
ChatGPT
Speak hands-free to ChatGPT with Headphone (a) and your Nothing phone.
Preordered item, it arrived on the day of release! Item was nicely packaged and very well-designed. Unboxing was straightforward and figuring out the controls were pretty intuitive— except for the Bluetooth sync button, which is conveniently hidden on the inside of the right cup. After figuring that out, pairing was straightforward. The Nothing X iOS app was also easy to install and step through. There was already a firmware update. After updating the firmware, tested it out and the sound quality was great! Detailed and spacious sound even from closed back dynamic drivers. I was very impressed. For those concerned about bass response, it’s relatively flat with stock settings but there’s options to increase the bass response up to 2x which is quite nice, especially for bass heads. There’s also some custom eq settings available in the app. I listen to a lot of 80s, 90s, Pop, hip-hop, EDM, Liquid DnB, House and Trance— these are great for their price and perfect for this music. LDAC isn’t enabled by default, so it needs to be enabled in the app. Noise canceling is great, very similar to the Sonos Ace and Sennheiser Momentum 4s. Comfort-wise, they’re lightweight tipping at the lower end of the 300g end, so they’re really comfortable for long listening periods. I haven’t fully tested the battery but the specs show it for a long time 100+ hrs, but I believe this is without LDAC enabled (eg using the AAC default codec). I like these much more than my AirPods Max— the AirPods are so heavy in comparison. I would certainly pick this up again in a heartbeat. One other thing to note was that with LDAC support on the Nothing headphones were solid— it was consistent and never stuttered, compared to my Sennheiser Momentum 4s that kept sounding statics and dropping connectivity.
Couldn't be better if they tried
Absolutely fantastic!! It’s amazing what they did in this set of headphones. The price is well worth it. I have the more expensive version and yes, they are better but these just nail everything absolutely flawless for the price. The design is beautiful. The weight is perfect (compared to the more expensive and heavier big brother). The sound is just bliss! I was worried I might not get my money’s worth on these but these delivered better than an Amazon driver! Btw please stop leaving my packages at other buildings. Only gripe is the case. I would love to have these protected better, but I’ll just get some type of hard case. Do yourself a favor and get them. You won’t be disappointed! Nothing you are ahead of the curve! Please don’t stop doing what you’re doing.