Nothing Headphone (a) in India: price, review & should you buy it (Nov 2026)

WHERE TO BUY

what’s the best price?

Store by store, with warranty and best prices. Abroad comes second.

₹17,999 today

At Croma

WHERE TO BUY · CHEAPEST FIRST

Croma₹17,999, same as launch price; no discount listed yet₹18KCheapest

Best price in India

₹18k

Croma

Cheapest anywhere

India

nothing reliable found

Next sale to watch

november

Black Friday sales · expected, not announced

Croma, ₹18k
Cheapest: ₹17,999, same as launch price; no discount listed yet

REAL REVIEWS

what are people saying?

What YouTube, Reddit and Instagram are saying.

4.5

Overall reviews · 552

“maybe better than Sony xm5 or AirPods Max practically”

— r/NothingTech

THE LOUDEST TAKE

Battery lasts for days.

— Mostly Rtings

WHAT MOST AGREE ON

OVERALL REVIEWS (552)

THE LOUDEST TAKE

maybe better than Sony xm5 or AirPods Max practically

— r/NothingTech

WHAT MOST AGREE ON

Battery lasts for days.

— Mostly Rtings

USP

what makes it unique?

The facts outlets repeat, where the money goes, and how often a new one lands.

THE JARGON, EXPLAINED

LDAC: A wireless audio tech Nothing used so Bluetooth sound is higher quality than standard.— Nothing
Hi-Res Audio certified: A certification that the headphones meet hi-res sound standards, both wired and wireless.— Nothing
Hybrid active noise cancellation: Noise cancelling that blocks outside sound so you hear less of the street, train or office.— Croma

PRODUCT CLOCK · NEW ONE EVERY ~1 YEAR

2025Headphone
2026Headphone Pro

NERD OUT FACTS

FACT 01
Five days of listening on one charge
Nothing says Headphone (a) has its longest battery life of any Nothing product so far: 5 days of continuous listening on a single charge.
Nothing
FACT 02
Rtings measured nearly 80 hours
In Rtings' review, the Headphone (a) battery lasted a measured 79.25 hours, which the reviewer called outstanding.
Rtings
FACT 03
Works wired or wireless
The Headphone (a) has an IP52 rating and LDAC. It can play wirelessly, or wired through USB-C or a headphone jack.
Headphonecheck
FACT 04
One button, three jobs
A custom button on the Headphone (a) can trigger your camera or ChatGPT, or switch devices. There is also a tactile roller.
Instagram

THE JARGON, EXPLAINED

LDAC: A wireless audio tech Nothing used so Bluetooth sound is higher quality than standard.— Nothing
Hi-Res Audio certified: A certification that the headphones meet hi-res sound standards, both wired and wireless.— Nothing
Hybrid active noise cancellation: Noise cancelling that blocks outside sound so you hear less of the street, train or office.— Croma

PRODUCT CLOCKNEW PRODUCT EVERY 1 YEAR

Nothing Headphone
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Nothing Headphone Pro
2026

USECASES

WILL THIS WORK FOR ME?

What owners report, aspect by aspect. Every pair here is checked on the same things.

Good fit for music

Owners praise LDAC sound and EQ. One post says sound is broken.

Noise cancellingPraised
ANC is decent for the price.
— Rtings
SoundMixed
Loved for LDAC and EQ; Soundguys says 'decent'; one says broken.
— r/NothingTech
MicUnproven
Not relevant to listening; no evidence.
BatteryPraised
Outstanding 79.25-hour battery in Rtings testing.
— Rtings
FitMixed
Comfortable for some; fit issues for others.
— Soundguys
BuildUnproven
No clear build verdict for this model.

good for the money.

Owners praise LDAC sound and EQ. One post says sound is broken.

Good fit

Praised
Noise cancelling
ANC is decent for the price.
— Rtings
Mixed
Sound
Loved for LDAC and EQ; Soundguys says 'decent'; one says broken.
— r/NothingTech
Unproven
Mic
Not relevant to listening; no evidence.

Praised
Battery
Outstanding 79.25-hour battery in Rtings testing.
— Rtings
Mixed
Fit
Comfortable for some; fit issues for others.
— Soundguys
Unproven
Build
No clear build verdict for this model.

ALTERNATIVES AND COMPETITORS

Nothing Headphone (a) v/s others

The rivals reviewers keep bringing up.

CURRENT PAIR
Headphone (a) by Nothing
₹18K
Pick it for huge battery life and LDAC at ₹17,999.
ANC
Hybrid, 40 dB
Battery
135h (ANC 75h)
Codecs
LDAC, AAC
Water rating
IP52
25% lesser price
Headphone (1) by Nothing
₹13.5K
Pick it for metal build and slightly better ANC.
ANC
42 dB
Better as the current shoe
Battery
80h (ANC 35h)
Worse as the current shoe
Codecs
LDAC, AAC
Same as the current shoe
Water rating
IP52
Same as the current shoe
Headphone (1) Pro by Nothing
₹80.7K
Pick it for the flagship ANC and triple drivers.
ANC
46 dB
Better as the current shoe
Battery
68 hours
Worse as the current shoe
Codecs
AAC, SBC, LDAC
Same as the current shoe
Water rating
IP52
Same as the current shoe
56% lesser price
Headphone Pro by CMF by Nothing
₹7.8K
Pick it if ₹5,499 matters more than ANC strength.
ANC
Hybrid, 40 dB
Same as the current shoe
Battery
100 hours
Worse as the current shoe
Codecs
LDAC
Same as the current shoe
Water rating
IPX2
Worse as the current shoe

THE ONE DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERS

Extra money buys metal build and a bit more ANC

If you want premium feel

Headphone (1) has the metal build; one user calls it the most premium-feeling audio product they've used.

— r/NothingTech

If you want battery and value

Stay with (a): "Solid features and a ridiculous battery life make for a decent buy."

— Soundguys

WHAT ARE WE THINKING?

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Start small in the app, or head to the store.

YOU CAN ALWAYS SAVE FOR IT

Start with just ₹100

3.6K people are planning to save for it

SAVE FOR IT

HEAD TO RETAILERCroma

QUICK ANSWERS

the short version

Straight answers, from the same sources as everything above.

Should I buy the Nothing Headphone (a) right now?: Wait, till the Black Friday sales. Reviewers call the 135-hour battery ridiculous. US deals halved its price, yet India still lists it at ₹17,999.
What is the Nothing Headphone (a) price in India?: ₹18k across Indian stores, checked 4 November 2026. The lowest listing we found is ₹17,999 at Croma.
When is the next sale for the Nothing Headphone (a)?: Black Friday sales is expected around November 2026; ran 28 nov–1 dec last year; this year's dates are not announced.
Is the Nothing Headphone (a) good for music?: Good fit. Good for the money. Owners praise LDAC sound and EQ. One post says sound is broken.
What is the biggest complaint about the Nothing Headphone (a)?: Thin-sounding mic, raised by few Reviewers. Battery lasts for days.
How long does the Nothing Headphone (a) last?: Nobody knows yet: nothing reliable found.

Should I buy the Nothing Headphone (a) right now?

Wait, till the Black Friday sales. Reviewers call the 135-hour battery ridiculous. US deals halved its price, yet India still lists it at ₹17,999.

What is the Nothing Headphone (a) price in India?

₹18k across Indian stores, checked 4 November 2026. The lowest listing we found is ₹17,999 at Croma.

When is the next sale for the Nothing Headphone (a)?

Black Friday sales is expected around November 2026; ran 28 nov–1 dec last year; this year's dates are not announced.

Is the Nothing Headphone (a) good for music?

Good fit. Good for the money. Owners praise LDAC sound and EQ. One post says sound is broken.

What is the biggest complaint about the Nothing Headphone (a)?

Thin-sounding mic, raised by few Reviewers. Battery lasts for days.

How long does the Nothing Headphone (a) last?

Nobody knows yet: nothing reliable found.

We collate what others say. We haven’t tested this. Prices change; check the store before you pay.

Nothing Headphone (a)

what’s the best price?

what are people saying?

what makes it unique?

Five days of listening on one charge

Rtings measured nearly 80 hours

Works wired or wireless

One button, three jobs

WILL THIS WORK FOR ME?

Nothing Headphone (a) v/s others

Extra money buys metal build and a bit more ANC

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

the short version