{
  "id": 12384622,
  "title": "Nothing Headphone (a) falls to $129 on Amazon with 135-hour battery life and ANC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/nothing-headphone-a-falls-to-129-on-amazon-with-135-hour-battery-life",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:29:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-headphone-a-prime-day-3719383/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. The Nothing Headphone (a), a new over-ear pair from Nothing, is currently available on Amazon for $129, down from its original $199 price. This is a significant 35% discount, saving you $70.\n\nThe headphones highlight key features like a 135-hour battery life with ANC off, adaptive active noise cancellation, LDAC support, and Hi-Res Audio capabilities for both wired and wireless listening. They also include USB-C audio and 3 microphones for voice-focused processing during calls, particularly in windy or noisy environments.\n\nNothing opts for tactile physical controls over touch gestures, making volume and playback adjustments more convenient on the go. Additional features such as spatial audio modes, ChatGPT hands-free support for Nothing phones, and an IP52 splash-resistance rating complete the package.\n\nThe sound quality is described as solid and controlled within the price range, with the standout features of battery life, ANC, and Hi-Res Audio support drawing particular attention. The product has garnered a 4.5-star review score.\n\nGiven these specifications and the current pricing, the Nothing Headphone (a) presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking top-tier features in a 2026 model.",
  "summary": "The new Nothing Headphone (a) gets a 35% discount, cutting the 2026 over-ear ANC headphones from $199 to $129.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nothing Headphone (a) priced at $129 on Amazon",
    "135-hour battery life with ANC off",
    "Tactile physical controls for convenience"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "CMF Buds 2 fall to $29 on Amazon with spatial audio, IP55 protection, and long battery life",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cmf-buds-2-fall-to-29-on-amazon-with-spatial-audio-ip55-protection",
        "published": "2026-10-06T14:34:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}