Nothing Headphone (a) A11300028
With up to 135 hours of total playback (75 hours with ANC on) and adaptive hybrid noise cancellation, these over-ears prioritize marathon listening and active noise control. A remote camera shutter function for vlogging and group shots pairs with customizable EQ via the Nothing X app, while memory foam cushions provide all-day comfort. Best for daily commuters and casual listeners who need extreme battery life and hands-free photo capture, though not suitable for critical studio work.
About This Headphones
With up to 135 hours of total playback (75 hours with ANC on) and adaptive hybrid noise cancellation, these over-ears prioritize marathon listening and active noise control. A remote camera shutter function for vlogging and group shots pairs with customizable EQ via the Nothing X app, while memory foam cushions provide all-day comfort. Best for daily commuters and casual listeners who need extreme battery life and hands-free photo capture, though not suitable for critical studio work.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Driver size 40 mm
- Impedance ohms 16
- Wireless
- Active noise cancellation
- Open closed back closed
- Bluetooth version 5.4
- Battery life hours 135
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
Cons
- Below average comfort (29th percentile) 29th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam |
| Headband | Liquid Silicone Padding |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 110 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Surround | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
| Range | 10.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 135 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Nothing X |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Nothing Headphone (a) A11300028 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | JBL Live 770NC | Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT ATH-S300BT | Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | Over-Ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Hybrid |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 16 | 470 | 314 | 32 | 45 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 135 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 90 | 40 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing Headphone (a) A11300028 | 97.6 | 67 | 97.2 | 89.6 | 99.9 | 29.1 | 99.9 | 35.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.6 | 85.3 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.7 | 98.9 | 79.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.6 | 85.3 | 77.1 | 95.2 | 72.6 | 51 | 98.9 | 98.8 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.6 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 85.1 | 91.7 | 51 | 100 | 98.8 |
| Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT ATH-S300BT Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 77.1 | 85.1 | 97.1 | 51 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Compare | 92.4 | 87.2 | 92.1 | 92.5 | 76.5 | 86.8 | 91.1 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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