Nothing today unveiled the Nothing Headphone (a) alongside the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro. The new headphone brings the brand’s distinctive design language and software features to a more accessible price segment.
While the Headphone (a) shares several core features with the flagship Nothing Headphone (1), there are notable differences in audio tuning, battery life, design materials, and positioning. Here’s a closer look at how the two models compare.
3Active noise cancellation and microphones
Both headphones support active noise cancellation, though the implementation differs slightly.
The Nothing Headphone (a) offers adaptive ANC up to 40dB along with a transparency mode that allows outside sound to pass through when needed. It also features a four-microphone setup, including hybrid ANC microphones and a three-mic algorithm for calls.
The Headphone (1) features real-time adaptive ANC up to 42dB and uses six microphones in total (three on each side) with ENC architecture for calls.
That said, the Headphone (a) should still provide effective noise reduction for everyday situations such as commuting, traveling, or working in busy environments.
