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July 21, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Nothing Headphone (1) Review: 8 Months On

Last updated: 21 July 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Cool Factor: 4/5

This Nothing Headphone (1) review is not a first-impressions piece. I have worn the white Nothing Headphone (1) since November 2025, so roughly eight months, and I have used them properly. In that time they have come with me on the commute, onto trains and flights, out on long walks and back to my desk for work calls. As a result, I know exactly what still delights me and what quietly wore thin.

So consider this the long-term verdict on Nothing's first over-ear headphones, the pair tuned by British hi-fi legend KEF. Overall I still like them a lot. However, after eight months the score lands at a considered 4 out of 5, and in this Nothing Headphone (1) review I explain precisely why.

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Published by Stiv in Audiophiles, Consumer Tech, Reviews
Tags: headphones, headphones review, KEF, noise cancelling headphones, Nothing, Nothing Headphone 1, over-ear headphones, wireless headphones
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May 1, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones UK 2026: Honest Picks

Last updated: 1 May 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

Noise-cancelling headphones are one of those purchases where the difference between "good" and "life-changing" is roughly £100. Fortunately, even budget options in 2026 are genuinely impressive. More importantly, between us we've worn every pair below for long enough to know which ones are worth your money, and which ones will start hurting your ears after an hour. This is our honest guide to the best noise-cancelling headphones UK shoppers can buy right now.

This guide contains affiliate links to Amazon. If you buy through our links, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. All picks are based on genuine use and independent assessment.

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Published by Stiv in Audiophiles, Consumer Tech, Reviews, Tech News, Technology lover
Tags: AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3, ANC, best headphones, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, headphones review, noise cancelling headphones, Nothing Ear, Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, Sennheiser Momentum 4, Sonos Ace, Sony WF-1000XM6, Sony WH-1000XM6, Soundcore Space One

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