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| 360 | Headphone (1) Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-29 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Compatibility | Works with Apple devices (one-touch pairing, Automatic Switching, Audio Sharing; Find My needs iOS 27 or later) and Android (Beats app needs Android 15 or later with Google Play Services; Fast Pair, Audio switch, Find Hub). Sold in the US and 100+ countries and regions. | — |
| Environmental | 80% recycled plastic in several components (ear cups, speaker enclosure, internal parts); 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets; packaging is 100% plant-based material from recycled fiber and/or sustainable forests (Beats) | — |
| Launch Price | — | €349 — Europe; £349 — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $349.99 | $399 (US launch price) |
| Models | A3577 | — |
| Models and regions | — | Sold via Nothing's official store and authorized retailers; India launch date not confirmed |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦490,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦558,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| TESTS | ||
| Battery Endurance | Up to 32 h with ANC and Personalized Spatial Audio on; up to 32 h with Adaptive EQ (ANC and Transparency off); up to 24 h in Transparency mode; Fast Fuel: 5 min charge = up to 1 h of playback (Beats manufacturer figures). Engadget review: 47% battery left after 24 h of use | — |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Beats | Nothing |
| Category | Over-ear wireless headphones | Over-ear wireless headphones |
| Launch Date | September 22, 2026 | September 29, 2026 |
| Model Name | 360 | Headphone (1) Pro |
| Price | $349.99 (US launch) | $399 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Driver Type | Custom-designed dual-magnet dynamic driver with three-layer diaphragm | 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 | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Dolby Atmos, Adaptive EQ, custom high dynamic range amplifier | 24-bit/96 kHz (LDAC and 3.5mm), 24-bit/192 kHz lossless (USB-C) |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, up to 1.75x more noise cancellation than Beats Studio Pro | Yes, up to 46 dB real-time adaptive hybrid ANC (5 mics per earcup) |
| App Support | Beats app (Android 15 or later required on Android) | Nothing X app |
| Customizable EQ | No (Adaptive EQ only; no user EQ controls in the Beats app) | 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 | Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency, Adaptive EQ (when ANC and Transparency are off) | Adaptive ANC, ANC, Transparency; spatial audio profiles: Standard, Studio B, Live House, Club, Concert Hall |
| Touch Controls | No touch controls; physical buttons (right earcup: volume up/down and play/pause; left earcup: power and listening mode) | No touch; physical roller (volume, play/pause, ANC/transparency), paddle (skip), customizable button, Flat EQ switch |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes (Transparency mode) | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | "Hey Siri" on Apple devices; voice assistant access on Android | Customizable button (e.g. ChatGPT via Nothing X) |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 (Class 1) | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | — | Yes, dual connection |
| Range | Class 1 Bluetooth (extended range) | 10 m |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Wired Mode | No wired audio; USB-C port is for charging | USB-C audio, 3.5mm aux |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Black, Cloud, Pink, Sky | Black, White |
| Dimensions | 165.5 mm (W) x 87.1 mm (D) x 191.3 mm (H) | 190.2 x 78 x 174.4 mm |
| Form Factor | Over-ear, fold-flat design with interchangeable ear and headband cushions | Over-ear wireless headphones |
| Ingress Protection | IPX4 (sweat and water resistant) | IP52 (dust and splash resistant) |
| Materials | Memory foam cushions with Performance Knit (diamond-knit) or UltraPlush (engineered leather) covers; 80% recycled plastic in multiple components; 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets | Titanium and aluminum construction; earcups tilt up to 20 degrees |
| Weight | 294.5 g | 327 g |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Device Battery Capacity | — | 1060 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Fast Fuel: 5-minute charge gives up to 1 hour of playback | 5 min = 4 hours (ANC off) / 2 hours (ANC on) |
| Total Playtime | Up to 32 hours (ANC and Personalized Spatial Audio on); up to 24 hours in Transparency mode | 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) |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes (Clear Voice Technology, two call mics per side) |
| Mic Count | 9 | 4 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Digital MEMS microphones: 8 for Active Noise Cancellation and 3 for voice pickup | 10 ANC mics (3 feed-forward + 2 feedback per earcup); separate 4-mic beamforming array for calls |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Always-on "Hey Siri" (Apple devices); press and hold on-device button for voice assistant | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | Not included (sold separately) | Yes, USB-C cable |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (over-ear headphones) | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Woven ripstop fabric carrying case | Hardshell case with loops, 3.5mm audio cable |
| Included Items | Beats 360 headphones with color-matched Performance Knit cushions, woven ripstop fabric carrying case, Quick Start Guide, documentation (USB-C charging cable and power adapter sold separately) | — |
| Main Device | Beats 360 headphones with interchangeable, color-matched Performance Knit cushions | Headphone (1) Pro |
| User Manual | Quick Start Guide | Quick start guide |
| Warranty Card | Yes | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Apple platforms and Android | Android 8.0+, iOS 13+ |
| Supported Devices | Apple devices (one-touch pairing, Automatic Switching, Audio Sharing, Find My) and Android devices (Fast Pair, Audio switch, Find Hub) | Android and iOS smartphones; USB-C and 3.5mm wired sources |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | The first Beats over-ear headphone with interchangeable ear and headband cushions, rated IPX4 for sweat and water resistance. | 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. |