These Stylish Retro Headphones Are Now $100 Off.
In the crowded market of over-ear noise-canceling headphones, it can be difficult to find a pair with a distinctive style that stands out from the crowd. The retro-futuristic line of striking Nothing headphones comes to the rescue. One of the brand’s popular models, the Nothing Headphone (1) , is on sale for 33% off at $199 (originally $299), an all-time low.
The Nothing Headphone (1) combines spatial head tracking with adaptive noise cancellation, delivering up to 80 hours of playback with noise cancellation off and 35 hours with it on. A five-minute charge provides up to five hours of playback, though this will vary depending on volume and feature usage. The headphones support Bluetooth Multipoint, high-resolution LDAC, AAC, and SBC, but can also play via a 3.5mm cable or USB-C. Volume is adjusted using the scroll wheel, and clickable controls allow you to skip tracks. PCMag notes in its review that, despite the unconventional controls, they are easy to use.
Sound is adjustable using presets and an advanced equalizer in the Nothing app, and active noise cancellation (ANC) reliably neutralizes background noise. If you still want to be aware of your surroundings, you can enable Transparency mode. Despite the unusual rectangular shape of the outer earcups, the inside is round, comfortably padded, and IP52-rated, making them resistant to light splashes but otherwise should not be allowed to get wet.
While it’s possible to find headphones with more powerful sound and active noise cancellation, it’s difficult to find them for $200. You often have to step up to the $400 price range for premium options from Sony or Bose. However, if you don’t mind fiddling with the equalizer and prioritize a stylish look and soft, large earpads, the Nothing Headphones (1) are worth considering .