The Nothing Headphone (1) are a Prime-exclusive must-buy at 29 percent off with 80-hour battery life

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By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Jun 16, 2026, 2:25 AM

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You know what would go great with your heavily discounted new Nothing Phone (3) or (4a) Pro? The ultra-affordable Nothing Ear (open) buds, yes, but if you don't mind spending a little extra dough, the Nothing Headphone (1) are clearly even better, easily eclipsing something like Apple's AirPods Max 2 in terms of value for money at their new record low price.

That's right, Nothing's first (and so far, only) over-ear headphones are cheaper than ever before, and although you'll need to be an Amazon Prime member to qualify for an unprecedented $85.25 markdown from a $299 list price, this feels like an effort worth making for a lot of high-end Bluetooth wireless headphones buyers on a tight budget right now.

$85 off (29%)

There's no need to wait until next week's Amazon Prime Day 2026 sales event to score an unprecedented and possibly unbeatable 29 percent discount on Nothing's first over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation and epic battery life. The design is unmistakable, the overall sound quality pretty much unrivaled (at this price), and even the all-day comfort is hard to beat.

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Compared to the aforementioned second-gen AirPods Max, as well as the likes of Sony's WH-1000XM6 and Bose's QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Headphones, the Nothing Headphone (1) were pretty aggressively priced to begin with, which means they're now almost impossible to turn down.

That's especially true if you care more about epic battery life and a distinctive design than the best possible audio quality on the market... although that's not to say the Nothing Headphone (1) deliver sub-par sound.

Basically everything about these bad boys is either good or great, as evidenced in our in-depth Nothing Headphone (1) review last year. But the 80-hour (!!!) endurance rating between charges is clearly the number one selling point, followed by an almost surprisingly powerful active noise cancellation, extremely efficient Smart Adaptive and Transparency Modes, and a design that scores excellent grades as far as both head-turning potential and all-day comfort are concerned.

Will the Nothing Headphone (2) be better? Almost certainly, but no one knows when such a product might be unveiled or how much it could cost. Will next week's Prime Day 2026 sales event further improve Amazon's current $85.25 (or 29 percent) discount? I doubt it, and in fact, I wouldn't be surprised if this early Prime-exclusive deal actually goes away before June 23 instead of getting better.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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