The Nothing Headphone 1 White is the version that shows off the design Nothing is known for. Behind the clear earcup shells, the light parts and the formed aluminium catch the light, so the headphone looks like an object on a desk rather than just an accessory. Officially Nothing calls it Headphone (1). It is tuned with KEF, supports LDAC over Bluetooth, and also plays wired through USB-C or a 3.5 mm cable, which makes it a good fit for a home studio, an editing desk or a bright workspace.
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Who picks the Nothing Headphone 1 White
White suits people who want the headphone to be seen: content creators who film their setup, designers with a light desk, and anyone who already owns a white Nothing phone or earbuds. In daylight the clear shells and pale parts give a clean, bright look that black does not have.
There is a practical side too. A light finish shows dust, makeup and the tint of hair products sooner than black does. If you wear foundation, wipe the earcup cushions and the inner headband with a slightly damp cloth once a week, and keep the headphone in its softshell case when it goes into a bag with keys or cables. Treated that way, the Nothing Headphone 1 White keeps its look for a long time.
Wired and Hi-Res listening on the Nothing Headphone 1 White
This is where the Nothing Headphone 1 White fits a creative desk. According to Nothing support, both USB-C audio and the 3.5 mm Aux-In are supported, and a 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable is in the box. Plug it into a laptop, an audio interface or a keyboard and there is no Bluetooth compression in the chain.
Wirelessly, LDAC carries the Hi-Res Wireless certification at up to 24-bit/96 kHz, with AAC and SBC as fallbacks. LDAC needs an Android phone that supports it; an iPhone will use AAC. Under the hood, each side has a custom 40 mm dynamic driver (16 ohms) with a nickel-plated diaphragm, and Nothing lists a range of 20 Hz to 40 kHz.
KEF audited the tuning in its own listening rooms, according to Nothing, and the Nothing X app adds an EQ plus a Personal Sound profile built from a quick hearing test.
Nothing Headphone 1 White battery life, with the conditions that matter
The 80-hour headline figure is real, but it is measured by Nothing with ANC off, AAC, 50% volume and default settings at 25 °C. Turn ANC on and the AAC figure drops to up to 35 hours. With LDAC, the numbers are up to 54 hours with ANC off and up to 30 hours with ANC on.
Charging the Nothing Headphone 1 White uses USB-C and takes about 120 minutes from empty to full. Nothing asks for a 5 V ⎓ 1 A adapter or higher. In a rush, five minutes on the cable adds up to 5 hours with ANC off, or 2.4 hours with ANC on.
Nothing Headphone 1 White noise control for open-plan rooms
The adaptive ANC on the Nothing Headphone 1 White is rated at up to 42 dB, which Nothing describes as a theoretical maximum from its lab. In a busy co-working space it handles the constant layer of air-conditioning and chatter; for a quick question from the next desk, transparency mode brings voices in without taking the headphone off.
For video calls, four of the six microphones form the call noise-reduction array. Dual connection lets the Nothing Headphone 1 White stay linked to your laptop and your phone together, and Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair speed up the first pairing.
Who This Is Not For
If you want a headphone that still looks new after months in a gym bag, white is the wrong finish, and the IP52 rating is not meant for heavy sweat anyway. At 329 g the Nothing Headphone 1 White is not the lightest option for all-day wear. iPhone owners will not get LDAC. The Channel Hop feature on the Button is limited to Nothing phones, and the 110 ms low-latency figure is quoted for Nothing phones in Game Mode.
Ordering from Totot
We ship to all seven emirates within three business days at most, and shipping is free once your order reaches AED 300; checkout shows the live rate below that. Defective or not-as-described items can be returned within 14 days, and please tell us about any transit damage within 48 hours of receiving the parcel. The Nothing Headphone 1 White comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot.
Prefer a finish that hides wear? The same headphone is available in Black.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Nothing Headphone (1)
- Colour: White
- Tuning: Sound by KEF
- Drivers: 40 mm dynamic, 16 Ω, PU surround
- Frequency range: 20 Hz – 40 kHz
- Noise cancelling: Real-time adaptive ANC, up to 42 dB (Nothing lab, theoretical maximum); Transparency mode
- Microphones: 6 in total (3 per side); 4-mic ENC for calls
- Codecs: LDAC, AAC, SBC; Hi-Res Wireless certified (LDAC, up to 24-bit/96 kHz)
- Wired audio: USB-C audio and 3.5 mm input
- Bluetooth: 5.3, dual connection, 10 m range
- Playback (AAC): Up to 35 h ANC on / up to 80 h ANC off (50% volume, 25 °C lab)
- Playback (LDAC): Up to 30 h ANC on / up to 54 h ANC off
- Talk time: Up to 37 h ANC on / 53 h ANC off
- Fast charge: 5 min = up to 5 h (ANC off, AAC) or 2.4 h (ANC on)
- Full charge: About 120 min via USB-C (5 V ⎓ 1 A adapter or higher)
- Battery: 1040 mAh lithium-ion
- Water and dust: IP52
- Weight: 329 g (headphones)
- Dimensions: 189.25 × 78.0 × 173.85 mm
- Compatibility: iOS 13+, Android 5.1+; Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
- In the box: Headphone (1), softshell case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable, user guide, safety and warranty information
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
All figures come from Nothing’s official Headphone (1) page and the Nothing support centre, with Nothing’s test conditions kept next to each number. Full details are published on the Nothing official website.
FAQ
Does the white finish stain easily?
Yes, more easily than black. Makeup and hair-product tint show sooner, so wipe the cushions and headband with a slightly damp cloth regularly.
Can I use the Nothing Headphone 1 White with an audio interface or laptop by cable?
Yes. Nothing confirms both USB-C audio and 3.5 mm wired input, and the 3.5 mm cable is included.
Is 80 hours with noise cancelling on?
No. 80 hours is with ANC off (AAC, 50% volume). With ANC on, Nothing rates up to 35 hours.
Does it pair with two devices at once?
Yes. Dual connection is supported, for example a laptop and a phone.
Is there a difference in sound between White and Black?
No. Both colours share the same drivers, KEF tuning and specifications; only the finish differs.
Is it a CMF by Nothing model?
No. Headphone (1) is a Nothing-branded product, not part of the CMF line.
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