Nothing's Headphone 1 is going Pro? Rumors allege upgrades and a 'premium' feel are possible

(Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central) What you need to knowRumors now say Nothing is getting closer to a new audio product launch dubbed the "Headphone 1 Pro" late in September.The device could enter a more premium aesthetic for consumers with a $399 price tag, 60 hours battery life, improved ANC, and a triple audio driver setup.The original Headphone 1 were pretty good, and could've arguably been one of the best (if not the best) audio product of 2025.Nothing's first over-ear headphones made a splash when they debuted. Now, rumors suggest the company wants to make even more noise with a "Pro" model.Late this week, a post by Dealabs suggests Nothing is developing a "Headphone 1 Pro" model, and a launch could be closer than we think (via 9to5Google). As with any device, especially one marked by "Pro," design changes/improvements are possible. The publication claims the Pro headphones could feature "aluminum and glass" on their body. The idea could be to not only separate the Pro from the base model, but also to solidify a "premium" aesthetic, as the post notes.White and black colorways are supposedly likely once this (allegedly) hits the market around September 29, 2026. However, rumors claim Nothing plans to make the Pro tag matter with a triple audio driver. Improved bass, sharper audio precision, and improved treble were mentioned.Whispers allege real-time "adaptive" ANC that could outshine the original's. Battery life is another highlight. The Pro model could offer 60 hours of playback time. What's not clear is whether this is with ANC active or not. The original model could run for 35 hours with ANC on and 80 hours with it off. If this higher number concerns the former, that could be a huge boon to consumers.There's nothing official, but rumors claim the Headphone 1 Pro could run consumers $399 in the U.S.The original model was good (Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)Android Central's TakeThe idea of a Pro headphone from Nothing sounds intriguing. I'm not really a fan of wearing over-ear headphones out or away from my computer. I'm a gamer, so that's usually when I'll ever wear something like this. But there's a huge market for over-ear headphones. Music is probably the best thing for them. You can connect them to your phone, get a workout in, or hop on the bus or train and immerse yourself in sound. That's what I'd like from Nothing. If it's going Pro, go immersive, too.If you take a quick step back to when the Headphone 1 launched, Nothing stuck them with a $299 price tag in the U.S. The Pro model would ask for ~$100 more, if we're to believe these early rumors. Anyway, Nothing wanted to make a bold statement with these headphones. The device brought back real, physical buttons, rollers, and paddles that make the experience more manageable.There were pieces of aluminum that accented the Headphone 1. The Pro version could take that up a bit, and with more glass, too. In our experience, the Headphone 1 was a good piece of hardware. In fact, it was arguably one of the best audio products of 2025. Considering the positioning of the controls, the Headphone 1 made it easy to control our music. What's more, since these buttons are physical, we avoided those accidental song skips or pauses.Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of AndroidNothing equipped the Headphone 1 with "a custom 40mm driver with sound tuned by KEF" that sounded "amazing," per Android Central's Harish Jonnalagadda. Nickolas is always excited about tech and getting his hands on it. Writing for him can vary from delivering the latest tech story to scribbling in his journal. When Nickolas isn't hitting a story, he's often grinding away at a game or chilling with a book in his hand.