Product Feature

When the battery is low, charge the headphones using a standard charger and a Type-C cable. The maximum supported charging power is 5W.

Tip: If the headphones will not be used for an extended period, we recommend keeping the battery level above 50%.

Nothing Headphone (a) supports the following audio codecs: LDAC, AAC, and SBC.

Yes, Microsoft Swift Pair is supported.

Yes, Google Fast Pair is supported.

No. Nothing Headphone (a) does not support wear detection or automatic play/pause functionality.

Yes. Nothing Headphone (a) supports both Type-C audio and 3.5 mm Aux-In wired connections.

Yes. Nothing Headphone (a) supports dual connection.
This feature is turned off by default and can be enabled via the Nothing X app.
Additional options are available in the Nothing X app.

Android 8.0 and above
iOS 13.0 and above

Yes. Nothing Headphone (a) supports Low Latency Mode.
When paired with a Nothing Phone in Game Mode, audio latency can be reduced to under 120 ms, delivering a smoother and more responsive gaming experience.

ENC stands for Environmental Noise Cancellation. It is designed to reduce background noise picked up by the microphone, helping to improve voice clarity during calls or recordings. This ensures your voice remains clear, even in noisy environments.

Nothing Headphone (a) is designed to deliver a premium listening experience tailored to different sound preferences. It features four preset EQ modes: Balanced, More Bass, More Treble, and Voice.

Custom and Advanced EQ modes are also available, allowing users to fine-tune the sound to their personal preferences.

Additional options can be accessed via the Nothing X app.

Bluetooth 5.4

Headphone (a) uses a physical sliding switch design and does not automatically power off when idle. Instead, it enters Power Sleep mode.

If the headphones remain idle and unworn for 30 minutes, they will automatically enter Sleep mode

Pressing any button, connecting a 3.5 mm audio cable, or performing any interaction will wake the headphones.

Yes, Nothing Headphone (a) supports fully customisable EQ settings.

The outer casing features transparent polycarbonate (PC) with stainless steel support arms. The transparent housing is produced using dual-shot injection moulding, creating a distinctive layered visual depth.

The ear cushions are made from PU leather (polyurethane synthetic leather) and filled with high-resilience memory foam, providing a soft, secure, and comfortable fit for extended listening sessions.

Headphone (a) has an IPX2 rating, tested under controlled laboratory conditions in accordance with the IEC 60529 standard.

The headphones are not designed for swimming, water sports, or shower use. If exposed to sweat, light rain, or splashes, gently wipe them with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before placing them back into the carrying case. Do not use heat sources or compressed air to dry the headphones.

Please note that liquid immersion damage is not covered under warranty.

Charging status:
1. Breathing white light: Charging
2. Solid white light: Fully charged
3. Flashing white light: Pairing mode

Battery status:
1. No light: Battery depleted
2. Red light: Battery level below 30%
3. White light: Battery level at or above 30%

Factory reset:
1. Press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for 10 seconds
2. The red light flashes 3 times, and then turns solid white—reset complete.

“Adaptive” refers to Adaptive Noise Cancellation, an intelligent noise control mode that automatically adjusts the level of noise cancellation in real time based on your surrounding environment, ensuring an optimal and comfortable listening experience.

Yes. Nothing Headphone (a) supports Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with a maximum noise reduction depth of up to 40 dB.

Yes. Headphone (a) supports fast charging.

With a 5-minute charge:
ANC off: up to 8 hours of playback
ANC on: up to 5 hours of playback

Test conditions:
Battery performance is measured at 50% volume using the AAC codec, under controlled laboratory conditions at Nothing’s internal testing facilities (25°C / 77°F). Actual battery life may vary depending on volume level, audio content, output source, environmental interference, enabled features, and individual usage habits.

AAC codec

Playback
ANC off: up to 135 hours
ANC on: up to 75 hours

Talk time
ANC off: up to 75 hours
ANC on: up to 50 hours

Test conditions:
Battery performance is measured at 50% volume using the AAC codec, under controlled laboratory conditions at Nothing’s internal testing facilities (25°C / 77°F). Actual battery life may vary depending on volume level, audio content, output source, environmental interference, enabled features, and individual usage habits.

LDAC codec

Playback
ANC off: up to 90 hours
ANC on: up to 62 hours

Test conditions:
Battery performance is measured at 50% volume using the LDAC codec, under controlled laboratory conditions at Nothing’s internal testing facilities (25°C / 77°F). Actual battery life may vary depending on volume level, audio content, output source, environmental interference, enabled features, and individual usage habits.