Nothing Headphone 1 Pro appears to be the next over-ear model from the London audio brand, with leaked renders showing a familiar transparent design in black and white. The images were published by SoundGuys after an earlier report from WinFuture, while the original Gizmodo report describes the visible change as a move away from the first Headphone 1’s cassette-like earcup motif. Nothing has not formally announced the model.
Nothing Headphone 1 Pro leak shows a restrained redesign
The leaked renders retain the large, rounded-square earcups, physical controls and transparent sections that expose circular hardware elements. The main visual change appears to be the outer earcup treatment: a darker circular panel replaces the grey cassette-style detail seen on the first generation.
The renders show black and white finishes. SoundGuys says both versions appear to retain the padded headband and controls, while WinFuture’s images show the same transparent elements and rounded edges that made the original Headphone 1 easy to identify from a distance.
What the leaked Nothing headphones may include
The reported specifications remain unconfirmed, but WinFuture lists three drivers per side, including an xMEMS speaker, ten microphones for adaptive active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 6.1, USB-C and a 3.5mm connection. The battery is reported to last up to 60 hours for music playback, with no ANC runtime given.
| Reported detail | What the leak says |
|---|---|
| Drivers | Three per side, including xMEMS |
| Microphones | Ten |
| Battery | Up to 60 hours playback |
| Connections | Bluetooth 6.1, USB-C and 3.5mm |
| Protection | IP52, reported |
The same report claims an aluminium and scratch-resistant glass build, plus an IP52 rating. Those details, along with the rumoured €349 price and 29 September launch date, should be treated as leak information until Nothing confirms them.
For comparison, AirPods 5 take an open-ear approach while Ray-Ban Meta Audio focuses on glasses-free audio. The Nothing Headphone 1 Pro, if the leak is accurate, is aimed at buyers who want conventional over-ear headphones with a more recognisable design.
Nothing has not confirmed a UAE launch, local price or retailer availability. UAE buyers will need to wait for the company’s regional store or local retail partners to list the headphones before there is a reliable AED figure.
Is the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro officially confirmed?
No. Nothing has not formally announced the Headphone 1 Pro, so its name, specifications and launch timing remain unconfirmed.
How does the leaked design compare with the first Nothing Headphone 1?
The leak shows the same rounded-square earcups and transparent design language, with a darker circular outer panel replacing the first model’s grey cassette-style detail.
Should UAE buyers wait for a local price before deciding?
Yes. The UAE price and availability are not confirmed, and the rumoured euro price cannot be treated as an AED retail figure.
