Nothing's wireless earbuds haven't always impressed me, but the brand's wireless over-hear headphones are arguably the best-value options on the market. I already told you about the $79 deal for the CMF Headphone Pro — which is somehow still live on Amazon after Black Friday. However, if you want to pay a bit more for a pair of headphones with way better sound and ANC, you should be looking at the Nothing Headphone 1.
I thought the Nothing Headphone 1's $299 price point was aggressive when the headphones first came out. They're good enough to rival headphones like the Sonos Ace, Sony WH-1000XM6, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2, and AirPods Max, while being considerable cheaper. That's why it's shocking that Nothing cut an extra $60 off Headphone 1 for Cyber Monday, bringing the headphones down to just $239 if you move fast.
✅Recommended if: you want a stylish pair of over-ear headphones that stand out; you like a bass-heavy sound profile with a great EQ; you want tactile buttons for simple control.
❌Skip this deal if: the 3.5mm jack requires battery power for analog connection; sound might need some tuning out of the box.
What I like about Nothing's Headphone 1
Every good pair of headphones offers great sound, but there's something special about the Nothing Headphone 1. Surprisingly, it's not that the out-of-the-box sound signature is excellent. My colleague Harish loves it, but I'd slightly prefer a more balanced profile. That leads to the best part about the Headphone 1 — they're incredibly easy to personalize with a detailed eight-band EQ in the Nothing X app.
You can quickly pick a few preset EQ options to immediately change the sound, or adjust each of the eight EQ bands separately with precise control. I can turn the "more treble" preset on to instantly make the Headphone 1 sound exactly how I want, with balance between the lows and highs.
The entire experience is backed by a custom 40mm dynamic driver enclosed with 8.9mm of polyurethane to limit distortion.
Then, there are the Headphone 1's intangibles and design, which you can appreciate regardless of whether you're deep in the Nothing ecosystem. You get comfortable, soft ear cushions, an aluminum shell, and a clear plastic covering that reveals a crafted transparent design. If you have a Nothing phone already, it'll match like no other.
The Nothing Headphone 1 feels comfortable and light, although its official 329-gram weight is technically on the heavier side. It goes to show how well-distributed the weight is across the headband and pads. Additionally, there is support for hi-res audio codecs like LDAC and 35-hour battery life with ANC on.
Throw it all together, and Headphone 1 are a steal even at full price. When you consider the extra $60 discount for Cyber Monday? These are the best midrange headphones you can find, sitting between the cheaper CMF Headphone Pro and the more expensive Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2.
Cyber Monday 2025 — quick links
- Best Buy: up to 60% off Chromebooks, Android phones, and more
- Amazon: early discounts on headphones, smart home tech
- Walmart: early price drops on ASUS laptops, locked phones
- Samsung: new Galaxy XR headset, trade-in opportunities
- Verizon: free phones with new line, trade-in
- T-Mobile: free Galaxy phones, $300 back w/ 5G Home Internet
- Mint Mobile: 50% off Pixel 10, BOGO Unlimited plans
- AT&T: get a free Z Flip 7 with trade-in, new line
- Black Friday and Cyber Monday Samsung Galaxy deals
- Black Friday and Cyber Monday Google Pixel deals
- Black Friday and Cyber Monday Motorola deals
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