Nothing review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Nothing suits listeners who want noise cancelling headphones and earbuds in one place, with a 2 years warranty and 68 hours of stated battery life on the headphone range. A 30 day return window softens the first listen, and support runs on email, help centre and community only.
Key facts
- Best for
- Headphones and earbuds with noise cancelling from a single maker, under a 2 years warranty
- Price from
- £29 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Noise cancelling
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Battery life
- 68 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Multi-room
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- IP rating
- IP52 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Nothing Technology Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Headphones, Earbuds
- Bluetooth codecs
- Aac, Ldac, Lc3
- Official website
- nothing.tech
Phones
- Price from
- £29 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 24 months (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Return window
- 30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Nothing Technology Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Headphones, Earbuds
Pros and cons
Pros
- The range covers headphones and earbuds from a single maker, where Corsair lists headphones alone.
- Noise cancelling is included, a feature 82.5% of listings in this category also carry.
- Codec support spans aac, ldac and lc3, so the range handles more than a baseline codec.
- The headphone range carries an IP52 rating, which suits commuting and gym use.
Cons
- Multiroom is not offered, and the range covers headphones and earbuds where JBL also lists speakers, soundbars, hi-fi and turntables.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no phone line or live chat listed.
- Price from £29 ranks 23 of 64 brands, so it is not the cheapest way into the category.
- Battery life of 68 hours places Nothing 16 of 61 brands on that measure, so runtime is solid without sitting at the top of the table.
Who it suits
- Listeners who want headphones and earbuds from the same maker and expect noise cancelling on the flagship headphone.
- Commuters and travellers who care about battery life and a 2 years warranty more than about linked speakers.
- Shoppers cross checking a headphone purchase against a gaming headset, since HyperX headphones start at $29.99.
Who should look elsewhere
- Home audio buyers who want linked speakers, where JBL covers speakers, soundbars, hi-fi and turntables and Nothing does not.
- Buyers who want phone or live chat support, since support runs on email, help centre and community only.
- Gaming headset shoppers set on Corsair, which lists headphones only, or on HyperX for a different price point at $29.99.
Where it sits among rivals
On battery life Nothing sits at 16 of 61 brands on this list, which is a solid middle rather than the front. Entry price is similar, at 23 of 64. Warranty length is the one place Nothing moves up, ranking 4 of 56 brands. The practical reading is that the range is priced and powered in line with the field and stands apart on cover.
What it does well
Noise cancelling is on across the range, which matters most on trains, in shared offices and anywhere with steady background noise. Battery life is stated as 68 hours on the headphone range, so most listeners will charge less often than they expect. The warranty runs for 2 years, so a fault well after the first year stays covered. Multiroom is not offered, which keeps the range a personal listening setup rather than a whole home system.
Who runs it
Nothing Technology Limited is the legal entity behind the brand, and it is headquartered in the United Kingdom. That is why UK terms of sale, warranty and returns are the ones that apply here. Support runs through email, help centre and community: email, a help centre and a community forum. No phone line or live chat is listed, so a written answer is the realistic route to an answer.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Nothing headphones and earbuds cost?+
The range covers headphones and earbuds and starts at £29, which is a mid table entry price rather than the cheapest on the list. On entry price Nothing sits at 23 of 64 brands, so a shopper on a tight budget has cheaper routes and a shopper who wants noise cancelling at this level does not.
How long is the Nothing warranty?+
Nothing Technology Limited offers 2 years of cover, the same period expressed as 24 months in the terms of sale. That sits above the 1.75 typical warranty in this category, and it is applied under UK terms of sale because the brand is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
How long does the battery last?+
Battery life is stated as 68 hours on the headphone range, longer than the 48.5 typical figure across this category. Nothing ranks 16 of 61 brands on that measure, so it is a solid performer without being an outlier.
What is the return window?+
Returns run for 30 days under the UK terms of sale, giving time to judge comfort and sound in a real room before the decision is final. The 2 years warranty then runs separately once a pair is kept, so fit and a working unit are covered on different clocks.
Do Nothing headphones have noise cancelling?+
Yes, noise cancelling is included on the range, and it is the main reason to look at Nothing against a cheaper headphone brand. Headphones and earbuds both sit under the same £29 entry price, so the cancelling model is not reserved for the top of the range.
How durable are Nothing earphones?+
The headphone range carries an IP52 rating, which covers dust and water to a moderate level rather than full immersion. It is a sensible mark for commuting and gym use, and sweat or rain on a walk is unlikely to be the limit.
How do I reach Nothing support?+
Support runs on email, help centre and community, so email, a published help centre and a community forum are the routes. There is no phone line or live chat listed, which suits buyers who are happy to wait for a written answer. The entity behind those channels is Nothing Technology Limited in the United Kingdom.
Can I link Nothing speakers around the house?+
Multiroom is not offered, so the range is a personal listening setup rather than a linked whole home system. The product types are headphones and earbuds, which stops short of speakers and soundbars. Buyers who want that wider spread may prefer JBL, whose range covers speakers, soundbars, hi-fi and turntables as well.
Which codecs do Nothing headphones support?+
Codec support is listed as aac, ldac and lc3, so the range covers more than a single baseline option. The higher quality codecs sit alongside the standard one rather than replacing it, which keeps pairing flexible between phones. Across this category only 36% of listings carry ldac, so having it here is above the norm.
Sources
- nothing.tech/collections/audio checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Multi-room, Price from, Products
“Audio - Headphone (1) Pro, Headphone (1), Headphone (a), CMF Headphone Pro, Ear (3a), Ear (3), Ear (open), CMF Buds Pro2”
- nothing.tech/pages/support-centre checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Support Centre - Learn more about your Nothing products, find answers, troubleshoot problems, request help and more; Feel free to send us a message; Community”
- nothing.tech/pages/terms-of-sales checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Warranty, Headquarters, Legal entity, Return window, Warranty
“Region Phone ... UK & EU 24”
- nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-pro checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Battery life, Bluetooth codecs, IP rating, Noise cancelling
“Headphone (1) Pro - Play for 68 hours. Up to 68 hours with Active Noise Cancellation off”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
What changed
- September 30, 2026: Return window now 30
- September 30, 2026: Warranty now 24
- September 30, 2026: axisScores cost was 9.7, now 9.6
Nothing
Headphones and earbuds with noise cancelling from a single maker, under a 2 years warranty