Nothing Headphone (1) for illustrative purposes. | Image credit — PhoneArena
Did you like the Nothing Headphone (1) design but not the price? If so, you'll probably be lucky to find out the upcoming over-ear headphones might be much more affordable. Nothing “doubles down” on budget products
Not long ago, Carl Pei, Nothing CEO, confirmed there'll be no new flagship in 2026. The company is focusing on budget products instead, with the upcoming Nothing Phone (4a) reportedly receiving major upgrades.
Nothing teases new products for 2026, with a new set of headphones in the works. Video – Nothing
After a successful Nothing Headphone (1) launch, Carl Pei also confirmed a new set of over-ear headphones are in the works, too. Dubbed Nothing Headphone (a), these cans were initially thought to be a “rebranded” (1) model with a plastic design and new color options (via Telegram).A Dealabs report confirms the color options. So, the Nothing Headphone (a) might come in these four color variants:
Beyond the new color options, Dealabs also reveals possible prices and release dates for the upcoming over-ear headphones. The Headphone (a) could be priced at 159 euros in Europe (possibly $159).
- Pink
- Yellow
- White
- Black
Price and launch expectations
Is the Nothing Headphone (a) worth getting excited about?
If true, that means the upcoming headphones will cost over $100 less than the Nothing Headphone (1). That suggests the Headphone (a) might not be a rebranded headset after all — why would a rebrand be that much more affordable? According to this tip, the Headphone (a) might arrive in early March, probably on March 12, 2026. The leak claims pre-orders could start earlier than that, possibly on March 5, 2026.