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Nothing Launches Headphone (a) With 135-Hour Battery Life for $199

The new over‑ear model aims at the upper mid‑range by trading premium materials and KEF tuning for longer runtimes, brighter styling, and practical controls.

Overview

  • Nothing announced Headphone (a) at MWC with a claimed 135 hours per charge with ANC off and about 75 hours with ANC on, plus a five‑minute fast charge for roughly five hours of playback.
  • Preorders begin March 5, with general sales on March 13 for black, white, and pink, and a limited yellow edition following on April 6.
  • Pricing is set at $199 / £149 / €159, positioning the model below last year’s $299 Headphone (1).
  • Key features include adaptive and manual ANC, 40mm titanium‑coated drivers, LDAC/Hi‑Res certification, IP52 resistance, 310g weight, and memory‑foam cushions.
  • Tactile on‑ear controls return (roller, paddle, and button) with Channel Hop and a camera‑shutter function, while early hands‑on reports praise battery life and usability but note a plastic build and no KEF tuning.