Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the Nothing Headphone (a) worth it?
Yes — for great sound and battery at a mid-range price.
They sound big and lively, the physical roller and paddle controls are the easiest to use of any headphones, and battery is up to 75 hours with noise cancelling on and 135 with it off. They support LDAC and have a 3.5mm jack and USB-C audio. Noise cancelling is good for the price. At 310g they're heavy and grip firmly, there's no auto-pause, and they come with a pouch, not a case.
100%of 5 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- About 75 hours with noise cancelling on
- Punchy sound with LDAC
- Excellent physical controls
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What owners say
The two verified owners so far are happy with the noise cancelling and the sound. No complaints yet.
Good to know
- Heavy, with a firm clamp that some find tiring.
- No wear sensor, so music doesn't pause when you take them off.
- Comes with a soft pouch, not a case.
- Rivals at the price are a little more detailed.
From 5 buyer ratings at Currys and Otto (Germany), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Strong noise cancellingMentioned a lot
- Good soundMentioned a lot
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 0 of 5 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You want long battery and good sound without paying £300.
- You like real buttons rather than touch panels.
- You use an Android phone with LDAC.
Skip it if…
- You want light headphones for hours: these are about 50g heavier than most.
- You want a hard case for travel.
More on the Nothing Headphone (a)
How we reached this verdict
TechRadar gives them 4.5 stars, calling the sound a big step up from the Headphone (1) and praising the controls, app and battery, but notes the weight and clamp. Expert Reviews gives five stars for battery, sound and noise cancelling, with comfort that could be better. Tom's Guide is cooler at 3.5 stars, finding the bass muddy and the noise cancelling mediocre.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Expert Reviews, Tom's Guide, RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide