The Nothing (1) Headset Is Discounted for Black Friday

If you are looking for For a great pair of over-ear headphones that stand out in both sound quality and looks, the Nothing Headphone (1) is currently marked down to just $239 at Amazon, a 20% discount from its usual price. This is one of our favorite wireless headphones, winning the title for “best looking” while still sounding almost as good as some headphones at twice the price.

The Nothing Headphone (1) has virtually every feature you’d expect from a much more premium offering, including high-resolution audio, the ability to connect and remember multiple devices, and even object-based surround for watching a movie on a long flight. They are all controlled via the Nothing app, available for iOS and Android.

Sound quality is excellent, thanks in part to a collaboration with British speaker manufacturer KEF, and these 40mm drivers have excellent low-mid performance that gives them a unique pop. The soundstage isn’t as expansive as some of the best, but it achieves that almost without costing as much. Likewise, active noise cancellation doesn’t match the performance of big hitters like Sony or Bose, but excellent fit and passive isolation take up the slack.

They have many thoughtful design touches that make them easy to love. A small red dot on the right earcup ensures they always sit the right way on your head, rather than trying to read a small letter inside a headband. The physical controls, a click wheel and quick button, combine to open up a surprising amount of interaction, which our reviewer Parker Hall called “some of the best and most intuitive controls ever designed.”

I spotted the offering on Amazon in black and white, and while looks are subjective, I think the white pair looks pretty cute. If you’re still unsure, check out our pick of the best noise-cancelling headphones to help drown out the sounds of your vacation trip. Just know that you’re unlikely to find a pair that will attract as many jealous glances as these.