How many more times (and in how many more ways) can I say this? Nothing’s most recent batch of colorful, joyful and hang it all refreshingly different listening gear is nothing short of excellent for the money.
And the thing is, those already-excellent asking fees have just been further reduced, in some cases by up to 49% off for Prime Day.
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My pick of the over-ear headphones bunch would be the excellent noise-cancelling CMF Headphone Pro, which have absolutely no business looking this good, or indeed sounding so fabulously fun, for just $65 — a massive 34% off an original launch fee that’s barely eight months old.
And if you’re after earbuds, it’d be easy to just opt for the cheapest of the cheap, and let me be clear, 49% off the CMF Buds 2a, making them just $19.99 rather than $39 is incredibly low, however you try to slice it. But for me, the Nothing Ear (a) still win out, with a new lowest-seen price of just $53.20 (was $99 at launch, although $79 is their most-recent discounted price) .
And I’m not even done! I also love the firm’s second stab at flagship headphones, the Nothing Headphone (a), not to be confused with the inaugural Heaphone (1) which do not feature in this list (yes, I know Nothing’s naming strategy can be confusing. That’s why you stick with me). No, this newer, far better set of over-ears retains the unusual aesthetic of the original effort but adds much better, fuller, more expansive audio and offers excellent on-ear controls to further enhance it all, plus a battery life that’s, well, nothing short of excellent.
Not after headphones or earbuds? It’s OK, you can see the best of the new deals, as they drop, in our Amazon Prime Day live blog.
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Nothing’s huge Prime Day sale — the cans and earbuds to snap up
If I had to pick, I’m still going for the delightfully fresh, luxuriously padded teal CMF Headphone Pro, which I regularly reach for (and I test headphones for a living, remember) owing to the easy-breezy on-ear controls and fun, zealous sound when I’m out and about.
That said, there’s a little more clarity in the Headphone (a) and I do love the cassette-type look of the ear cups. But if you need a bit of wiggle room in your bag for other essentials, earbuds suddenly start looking very good indeed, no?
That said, the Nothing Ear (3) are the best if you regularly record your voice, thanks to their ‘Super Mic’. It’s the shiny button directly under the snappy case magnet labelled ‘TALK’ and it’s a lot of fun. It’s best to think of it as very much like those little clip-on wireless mics content creators hold very close to their mouths on social media — except now, they might hold an earbuds case to their lips to add voiceovers.
Nothing calls Super Mic a “breakthrough dual-microphone system driven by ambient-filtering technology.” Essentially, the dual MEMS beamforming mics built into the case focus on your voice, cutting through surrounding noise (up to 95dB is the claim) for clearer calls and voice notes. And no other product in this little roundup has it. Food for thought, then…
I’ve been TechRadar’s Audio Editor since early 2024, but I joined TechRadar in 2022 as Senior Staff Writer, focusing on all things audio and hi-fi. Before joining the team, I spent three years at What Hi-Fi? testing, reviewing and generally enjoying everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge, multi-product high-end sound systems.
Prior to gaining an MA in Journalism in 2018, I freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 24-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist — any love of dance is of course tethered to a deep love of music.
When not writing, I’m usually throwing shapes in a dance studio, spinning in the air, drinking coffee, watching football or trying to surf in Cornwall with her my half (an irritatingly good surfer and an even better football writer).
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