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Nothing Headphone (a) vs Sennheiser HD 560S
Product A: Nothing
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Product B: Sennheiser
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- 27 different values
- 64 known for one only
- 9 the same
- 52 missing for both
Weight
0 to 400 g
Weight (measured)
A311g
B242g
Headset weight
A310g
B240g
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General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
6974434227446, 6974434227453, 6974434227439, 69744342275696Maker product pagede.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Store variant data on the Nothing EU store: SKU and barcode 6974434227446 White, 6974434227453 Black, 6974434227439 Pink, 6974434227569 Yellow.
4044155257267, 6151043561467Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The page data carries barcode 615104356146, which matches the Target UPC. This is the US code.12Retailer pagetarget.com/p/sennheiser-hd-560s-headphones/-/A-1009713207Read 10 October 2026UPC 615104356146 (US)13Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/sennheiser-hd-560s-4044155257267Read 10 October 2026EAN 4044155257267 with reference 509144 (EU)
Announced
5 March 20264Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-nothing-headphone-a-are-here-and-they-rock-here-are-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-themRead 15 October 2026Article published 5 March 2026 on the launch. Pre-orders opened on 5 March 2026 and sales started on 13 March 2026 for white, black and pink. The yellow edition followed from 6 April 2026 (Hardware Busters). iFixit says the newsroom announcement was on 26 February, which is a teaser date.5Press articlehwbusters.com/news/nothing-launches-affordable-headphoneRead 15 October 2026Available starting March 13 for black, white and pink and April 6 for the limited-edition yellow. Pre-orders open at launch. The article gives EUR 189 for Greece, a country price that is not stored.
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
€1596Maker product pagede.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026German Nothing store lists EUR 159. Trusted Reviews and GSMArena give the same EUR 159 MSRP at launch. Tax treatment is not stated.13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026MSRP of GBP 149 in the UK ($199 / EUR 159).14Press articlegsmarena.com/nothing_headphone_a_unboxing-news-72043.phpRead 15 October 2026At GBP 149 / $199 / EUR 159 you're getting a lot for not a lot.
€1995Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Review last updated 2020-10-20: for 199 euros you get the headphones. Price as published by the reviewer, VAT included. No maker EUR source was found.8Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/reveal-the-truth-in-your-music-340313Read 10 October 2026States 199 EUR (MSRP) for Europe, available from 29 September 2020. Replaces the reviewer figure as the stronger source.
Markets
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Colours
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Design
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Form factor
Ear cup enclosure
Wearing style
Folding
None9Measurementsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Foldable No. Which? also lists Headphones fold: No.10Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/headphones/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Public spec list: Headphones fold No. The rest of the review is paywalled and was not used.
Swivelling ear cups
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound
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Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: a 40 mm titanium-coated diaphragm with a next-gen magnet and voice-coil system. HeadphoneCheck calls them 40 mm dynamic drivers.16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Custom-developed 40 mm dynamic drivers. Technical specifications: transducer principle dynamic.
Driver size
38mm9Reviewheadfonia.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table row: Transducer size 38 mm. The same table calls the design closed, which is a review typo. The maker says open.10Reviewporta-fi.comRead 10 October 2026Review text: all-new 38 mm dynamic driver in each ear cup. Search results reported 50 mm on Digitec and Galaxus listings, which were not opened. The maker pages do not state a driver size.16Reviewmajorhifi.com/sennheiser-hd560s-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review text: 38mm polymer dynamic driver.
Drivers per side
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Diaphragm material
Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min6 HzMax38 kHz1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 20266 Hz - 38,000 Hz. The page gives no tolerance or test standard.2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Same 6 Hz - 38,000 Hz on the global page.15Retailer pageheadphones.com/products/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Technical data block on the retailer page: 6 Hz to 38 kHz (-10 dB).19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026Frequenzgang von 6 Hz - 38 kHz.
Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
120Ω1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The maker text names an all-new 120 ohm transducer. The spec table has no impedance row. The 2020 German press release states an impedance of 120 ohm.3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Impedance 120 ohm4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Listed impedance of 120 ohm and sensitivity of 110 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Impedance of 120 ohms19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026German launch press release: trotz der Impedanz von 120 Ohm sind die Treiber äußerst effizient. Passive headphones.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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110dB1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026110 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Same 110 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Sensitivity of 110 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026Hohe Empfindlichkeit von 110 dB/1V.
Sensitivity reference
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THD (claimed)
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0.05%1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026< 0.05 % at 1 kHz / 90 dB SPL. Stored as the upper bound.2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Same < 0.05 %19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026Klirrfaktor <0,05% bei 90 dB.
Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
Balanced, More Bass, More Treble, Voice13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Four default EQ settings. The names come from the Nothing support article on equalisers for the Headphone (a): Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice, plus Custom and Advanced modes.15Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/44186010442001-How-many-equalisers-does-Nothing-Headphone-a-offerRead 15 October 2026Four preset EQ modes, Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice, with Custom and Advanced modes. The page is behind a bot check, so the wording was read through search result text.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio support
Static Spatial Audio: Cinema mode, Static Spatial Audio: Concert mode1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Nothing X: Static Spatial Audio modes inspired by live concerts and cinematic moments. SoundGuys and TechRadar name the two modes Cinema and Concert.3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spatial audio with Concert and Cinema modes, processed by Nothing, with no head tracking or Dolby Atmos.
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Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
No1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026TechRadar says there is no head tracking or Dolby Atmos. The maker page lists none.3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026You do not get head tracking or Dolby Atmos here.
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 2mic Hybrid ANC (single side). Page text: dual feedforward and feedback microphones.16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026The hybrid noise cancelling is effective in the low-frequency range.
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: three levels of Active Noise Cancellation. Expert Reviews names Low, Mid and High plus an Adaptive setting.12Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Three levels, Low, Mid and High, plus an Adaptive setting.16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026The app has a three-level ANC mode (Low, Medium, High) and an adaptive option.
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes
Against the SoundGuys house curve the response sits about 4 to 5 dB above it in the sub-bass, dips to about 7.5 dB below it near 250 Hz and rises to about 7 dB above it near 3 kHz. The treble stays above the curve to 10 kHz and rolls off above 12.5 kHz.9Measurementsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Lab chart, SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve: about +3.7 to +5.1 dB from 20 Hz to 100 Hz, +2.5 dB at 125 Hz, -7.5 dB at 250 Hz, -0.1 dB at 1 kHz, +6.8 dB at 3.15 kHz, +4.0 to +4.9 dB at 5 to 6.3 kHz, +1.5 dB at 10 kHz, -6.4 dB at 16 kHz and -20.9 dB at 20 kHz. The SoundGuys target is its own house curve and the test rig is not named. iFixit describes a bass-forward signature with a dip near 200 Hz.
Flat sound signature. Bass is slightly underemphasized at -4 dB and treble is balanced at 0 dB against the reviewer's target. The reviewer says the headphones lack a little low bass, as open-back headphones often do.17Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-560sRead 21 October 2026Public review header: Sound Signature Flat. Review text: flat sound profile, but they lack a little low bass. Graphs and the other sound results are members-only and not read.
Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
On a phone call the voice was audible and intelligible but a little muffled, and traffic noise was fully silenced.11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Call quality section: the callee found the voice audible and intelligible but a little muffled, and traffic noise around the caller was completely silent. This is a phone-call listening test and not a lab measurement.
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Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
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Battery life (measured, max)
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
Microphone
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Microphone
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity
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Audio connections
Analog source plugs
Cable connector on headset
Longest included cable
1.8m1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 20261.80 m cable with 3.5 mm plug. The 2020 launch press release and HeadphoneCheck describe a 3 m cable with a 6.3 mm plug. The current maker pages say 1.8 m with a 3.5 mm plug, which is kept.2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Detachable 1.8 m cable
Headset USB plug or port
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Audio over USB-C cable
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Passive wired listening
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Wireless receiver
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth codecs
AAC, SBC, LDAC1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Codecs AAC, SBC, LDAC.
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Dual connection YES. SoundGuys says it is not true multipoint but two devices stay connected and swap streams. Dual connection is off by default and is switched on in Nothing X.8Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-a-review-154232Read 15 October 2026Dual connection: two devices on the connections list swap audio streams at the same time, no true multipoint.
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Multipoint devices
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Paired devices remembered
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Tech Integrations: Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.
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Base station
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Latency
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Low latency mode
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Low lag mode. TechRadar finds a low-lag mode for gaming in the app.3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026The app has a low-lag mode for gaming.
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Claimed latency
ANothing Headphone (a)
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
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| Bluetooth | Game Mode on Nothing phones | 120 |
BSennheiser HD 560S
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Compatible platforms
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Connection per platform
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Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
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Swappable battery
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ANothing Headphone (a)
| Connection | ANC | Codec | Hours (h) |
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| Bluetooth | No | AAC | 135 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | AAC | 75 |
| Bluetooth | No | LDAC | 90 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | LDAC | 62 |
BSennheiser HD 560S
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135h
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Battery life with ANC (claimed)
75h
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Battery life without ANC (claimed)
135h
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Charging port
Full charge time
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Quick charge time
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Quick charge playback
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Use while charging
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Charging dock or stand
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Controls
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Controls
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Volume control
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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Wear detection
No3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026No auto-pause feature (wearer detection).12Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026The (1) have wear detection and the (a) do not.
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Comfort and build
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Headband type
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Headband material
Liquid silicone1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: form-fitting headband made of liquid silicone.
Velour-wrapped padding10Reviewporta-fi.comRead 10 October 2026Headband cushions wrapped in velour
Frame material
Flexible steel arms with metal injection molded hinges and a glass-fibre reinforced nylon slider1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: flexible steel arms, Metal Injection Molding hinges and a sliding component of 55% glass fibre reinforced nylon. Trusted Reviews says the housings are plastic with steel hinges.
Ear cup material
Mostly plastic with metal grilles on the back5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The majority of the housing is plastic. The protective grids on the back of the ear cups are metal.
Ear pad material
Memory foam with leatherette1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: memory foam ear cups. Trusted Reviews says the cushions are covered with leatherette over memory foam.13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Ear cushions covered with a leatherette material with soft memory foam underneath.
Replaceable ear pads
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Ear pad attachment
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
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Software
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Companion app
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App platforms
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User firmware updates
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Dimensions and weight
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Headset weight
310g(10.9 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Headphones weight 310 G.
240g(8.5 oz)3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Weight 240 g15Retailer pageheadphones.com/products/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Technical data block on the retailer page: Weight w/o cable 240 g. The maker's current product page lists 280 g with no cable statement. HeadphoneCheck weighed 282 g with the 3 m launch cable and 242 g without, so 280 g is read as a weight with cable. Corrected from 280 g to the schema meaning of weight without detachable cable.
Headset dimensions
Width177Height190.4Depth78mm(7 × 7.5 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table labels: Height 177.0 mm, Width 78.0 mm, Depth 190.4 mm. Those labels do not fit a wearing orientation. A 78 mm width cannot be across the head. Tom's Guide lists 7 x 3.1 x 7.6 in. The values are stored as across the head 177.0, top to bottom 190.4 and front to back 78.0. The maker does not state the headband or cup position.
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: Hi-Res Audio certified for wired and wireless listening.
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Communication certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, UK RoHS Regulations 201218Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hd-560s/safety_instruction/Safety_Guide_HD_560S.pdfRead 21 October 2026Safety guide, release Feb 2025, English section Manufacturer declarations: General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) under the EU declaration of conformity and RoHS Regulations (2012) under the UK declaration of conformity. It also states compliance with country-specific sound pressure limits. The guide names no instruction manual.
In the box
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In the box
Headphone (a), Carry pouch, 3.5 mm audio cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (1.2 m) for charging and USB audio, Quick start guide1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026In the box: Headphone x1, Carry pouch x1, 3.5 mm audio cable (1.2M) x1, USB-C cable (1.2M) x1 (charging and USB Audio), QSG x1.
HD 560 S open-back headphones, 1.80 m cable with 3.5 mm plug, 3.5 to 6.3 mm adapter screw-on jack adapter, Drawstring storage bag1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026
Cables included
ANothing Headphone (a)
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
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| 3.5 mm audio cable | 1.2 | 1 |
| USB-C cable for charging and USB audio | 1.2 | 1 |
BSennheiser HD 560S
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
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| Cable with 3.5 mm plug | 1.8 | 1 |
Carrying case
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-a1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026
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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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