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LAUNCH DATE2 fields
| Specification | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-09-29 | 2026-09-23 |
| Status | Available | Available |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
| Specification | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price | €349 — Europe; £349 — UK | €449 — Europe; £409 — UK; AUD 679 — Australia |
| Launch Price (USD) | $399 (US launch price) | $449 (US launch price) |
| Models and regions | Sold via Nothing's official store and authorized retailers; India launch date not confirmed | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦558,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦628,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nothing | Meta |
| Category | Over-ear wireless headphones | AI glasses with open-ear speakers |
| Launch Date | September 29, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
| Model Name | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
| Price | $399 (US launch) | $449 (US launch) |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS5 fields
| Specification | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 40 mm | — |
| Driver Type | 40 mm bass dynamic driver (20 Hz - 10 kHz) + 13 x 8 mm precision dynamic driver (5 kHz - 15 kHz) + 3.2 x 6.0 x 1.15 mm xMEMS solid-state treble driver (10 kHz - 40 kHz) | — |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz | — |
| Sound Features | 24-bit/96 kHz (LDAC and 3.5mm), 24-bit/192 kHz lossless (USB-C) | — |
| Speakers | — | Open-ear speakers, 76.1 dB(C) |
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE10 fields
| Specification | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, up to 46 dB real-time adaptive hybrid ANC (5 mics per earcup) | — |
| App Support | Nothing X app | — |
| Camera | — | 12 MP ultrawide; Video: 3K Ultra HD; Dolby Atmos 360-degree spatial audio recording (coming later in 2026); Dynamic photos, LED capture indicator, built-in LED light |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, advanced EQ, Flat EQ switch, Personal Sound in Nothing X app | — |
| Other Features | 8-band advanced EQ with parametric adjustments, 5 spatial audio profiles, 5 genre presets; Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | — |
| Sound Modes | Adaptive ANC, ANC, Transparency; spatial audio profiles: Standard, Studio B, Live House, Club, Concert Hall | — |
| Storage | — | 32GB |
| Touch Controls | No touch; physical roller (volume, play/pause, ANC/transparency), paddle (skip), customizable button, Flat EQ switch | — |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Customizable button (e.g. ChatGPT via Nothing X) | Meta AI (customizable action button) |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION5 fields
| Specification | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Version | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual connection | — |
| Range | 10 m | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | — |
| Wired Mode | USB-C audio, 3.5mm aux | — |
BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields
| Specification | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Available | Black, White | 27 color and lens combinations; limited-edition 90th-anniversary Aviator |
| Dimensions | 190.2 x 78 x 174.4 mm | Wayfarer: 129 mm hinge-to-hinge, 149 mm temples |
| Form Factor | Over-ear wireless headphones | AI glasses (Aviator, Wayfarer, Zena frames) |
| Ingress Protection | IP52 (dust and splash resistant) | — |
| Materials | Titanium and aluminum construction; earcups tilt up to 20 degrees | Ray-Ban frames: Aviator, Wayfarer, Zena (cat-eye); prescription supported |
| Weight | 327 g | 51.5 g |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING4 fields
| Specification | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Port | USB-C | Charging case, up to 50 additional hours |
| Device Battery Capacity | 1060 mAh | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min = 4 hours (ANC off) / 2 hours (ANC on) | — |
| Total Playtime | Up to 68 hours (AAC, ANC off), up to 30 hours (AAC, ANC on); up to 53 hours (LDAC, ANC off), up to 28 hours (LDAC, ANC on) | Up to 9 hours |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes (Clear Voice Technology, two call mics per side) | — |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | 10 ANC mics (3 feed-forward + 2 feedback per earcup); separate 4-mic beamforming array for calls | 6-mic array (90%+ background noise reduction) |
BOX CONTENTS4 fields
| Specification | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Cable | Yes, USB-C cable | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Hardshell case with loops, 3.5mm audio cable | Charging case (up to 50 hours total) |
| Main Device | Headphone (1) Pro | — |
| User Manual | Quick start guide | — |
COMPATIBILITY2 fields
| Specification | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Android 8.0+, iOS 13+ | — |
| Supported Devices | Android and iOS smartphones; USB-C and 3.5mm wired sources | Android 10+, iOS 17+, Meta AI app |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are over-ear headphones with a three-driver setup per ear: a 40 mm bass driver, a 13 x 8 mm precision driver and an xMEMS solid-state treble driver. | The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) are AI smart glasses with a slimmer design, a 12MP ultrawide camera and 3K Ultra HD video recording. |