What you need to know
- Rumors about the Nothing Headphone a surface again, claiming the model could actually have A-series pricing.
- The report states the headphones could cost half the price of the Headphone 1, at around €159 (~$187).
- In Nothing’s CEO Carl Pei’s interview, he briefly mentioned how well-received the Headphone 1 was, but said nothing (no pun intended) about this alleged model.
Rumors say Nothing’s cooking up more than just budget phones this year, as its next headphones might also make an appearance.
French publication Dealabs suggests Nothing’s next pair, called the “Headphone a,” may show up this year (via 9to5Google). That’s not what’s most important here, as rumors allege this next pair could take the price point down a notch over Nothing’s Headphone 1. Supposedly, the Headphone a could rock a starting price of €159 across Europe (~$187).
The publication notes that this supposed pricing is roughly half the price of the company’s Headphone 1. On paper, this makes sense. Nothing’s A-series is typically its “budget” line, but I guess it’s not as budget-y as its CMF brand and its $79 Headphone Pro.
It’s hard to narrow down what to expect feature-wise, considering the A-series tag and the lower pricing. What these rumors expand on is the colorways. The Headphone a may hit the market with four options: pink, white, black, and yellow. The report closes by stating Nothing could debut these new headphones early next month, on March 5 (for pre-orders).
From 1 to a
The Headphone 1 arrived in July last year with a $299 price tag in the U.S. This was the company’s first steps into over-ear headphones with physical buttons and rollers, and all the classic bells and whistles consumers don’t typically get anymore. The ear cups were equipped with a soft, plush memory foam for comfort, too. In testing, the Headphone 1 impressed Android Central’s Harish Jonnalagadda, as they quickly became a favorite for audio products in 2025.
Nothing hasn’t officially teased these headphones just yet. The company’s CEO, Carl Pei, was involved in a short interview in a YouTube video about Nothing’s 2026 outlook. The Headphone 1 was brought up, but mostly due to its positive reception in 2025. Mainly, discussions were held about phones, with Pei stating consumers can expect a Phone 4 series this year, but no new flagship.
Android Central’s Take
I think what I’m most looking forward to is what these headphones could offer, more so since the price might be cut. What sound are we bringing to the table this year, you know? I’m not one for wearing over-ear headphones out and about, as something like that’s typically reserved for PC gaming sessions. However, there’s a market for this form-factor, and it would be nice (and ideal) for Nothing to keep that same energy it had from the Headphone 1. These rumors alleged a potential March debut, which lines up with what we’ve heard about the Phone 4 series. So, let’s just wait and see.
