Nothing Headphone (1)

Among the best near-premium headphones, delivering most of the flagship features and fun KEF-tuned sound for far less money, with only small drawbacks.

A head-turning, reasonably priced first effort with good noise cancelling and controls, but uninspiring sound and tiring comfort make better rivals more appealing.

A bold design with decent sound and noise cancelling at a lower price than big rivals, but odd omissions and awkward folding hold it back.

A striking, well-built and customizable debut dragged down by sound that does not justify the price, leaving value just acceptable.

Distinctive and solid with decent sound, good noise cancelling and ample battery, but near-£300 pricing and merely average sonic punch make value unconvincing.

An easy recommendation for about $300, with stunning design, tunable sound and great buttons, though bass can overpower some tracks and the style is polarizing.

Good-looking, well-priced headphones with strong noise cancelling, but middling out-of-box sound that needs EQ fixes makes them hard to recommend over rivals.

Distinctive and solid-sounding with clear detail, but the listen lacks drama and rhythmic drive, leaving the reviewer frustrated and unwilling to give a strong recommendation.