Nothing confirms imminent launch of its Apple AirPods Max challenger headphones

Nothing has formally confirmed the launch date for its first over-ear headphones. The corporate revealed that the brand new audio product will launch on July 1st, alongside the upcoming Nothing Telephone (3). The announcement got here by way of Nothing’s social media accounts and a submit from CEO Carl Pei.

Final month, Nothing launched a teaser video promising a pair of headphones designed to problem Apple’s top-tier audio product, broadly assumed to be the AirPods Max. This video confirmed a summer time launch for the headphones, named the headphone (1). Now, that data is official and aligns with the beforehand introduced Telephone (3) debut, scheduled for the primary of July.

This marks the model’s first entry into the over-ear headphone area and an enlargement of its rising product lineup. Except for the headphone (1) title, a number of particulars have already began to floor through leaks. The headphones are anticipated to be priced round €300 / $320. That will place them immediately in opposition to premium fashions just like the Sony WH-1000XM5, the Bose QuietComfort Extremely, and the Apple AirPods Max.
In a notable transfer, Nothing is reportedly collaborating with British audio firm KEF to develop the headphones. KEF is understood for its high-quality speaker programs, and this partnership may assist Nothing ship a robust audio expertise out of the gate.

Design-wise, the headphones are anticipated to comply with the identical minimalist type seen throughout Nothing’s product vary. Leaks counsel they are going to be obtainable in black and white, matching the 2 coloration choices of the Telephone (3). Whereas detailed specs haven’t been confirmed, they’re prone to embody options like lively noise cancellation and Bluetooth assist, given the goal worth and competitors.

With this launch, Nothing continues to construct an ecosystem that connects its smartphones, earbuds, and now headphones underneath a unified design and consumer expertise. Whereas it stays to be seen how nicely the brand new headphones will carry out in real-world use, the corporate is clearly aiming to compete with among the greatest names in client audio.

We beforehand reported on the Nothing Telephone (3)’s July 1st launch window, and now it appears to be like like the corporate is planning a a lot bigger occasion, with at the least two merchandise sharing the highlight. As we study extra concerning the headphones’ title, specs, and options, we’ll be following carefully.