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.
4Battery life and charging
Battery life is one of the biggest advantages of the Nothing Headphone (a).
The headphones pack a 1,060mAh battery and can deliver up to 135 hours of playback with ANC turned off and up to 75 hours with ANC enabled. Fast charging is also supported, with a five-minute charge providing up to eight hours of playback with ANC disabled.
The Headphone (1) includes a 1,040mAh battery. It offers up to 80 hours of playback with ANC off and up to 35 hours with ANC enabled using AAC playback. A five-minute charge can provide up to five hours of playback with ANC off.
