Nothing Headphone (a) vs soundcore Space One: which should you buy?

Answer worked out Oct. 31, 2026

Nothing Headphone (a) price: Checked Oct. 31, 2026

soundcore Space One price: Checked Oct. 31, 2026

Most people: get the Nothing Headphone (a), because it is the better fit for more of what people buy these for.

On an iPhone: the Nothing Headphone (a) works better with your phone.

Get the Nothing Headphone (a) for phone calls.

Get the soundcore Space One if you want comfort.

Get the soundcore Space One to save $29.

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Nothing Headphone (a) vs soundcore Space One

Nothing Headphone (a)
NOTHING

Nothing Headphone (a)

$129 at Nothing
soundcore Space One
SOUNDCORE

soundcore Space One

$99.99 at Soundcore
  1. Nothing Headphone (a): 310 gWeight−45 gsoundcore Space One: 265 g
  2. Nothing Headphone (a): Up to 135 hours with ANC off, up to 75 hours with ANC on (AAC, 50% volume)Batterysoundcore Space One: Up to 40 hours with noise cancelling on, 55 hours with it off; 5 minutes of charging gives about 4 hours
  3. Nothing Headphone (a): Bluetooth 5.4 with dual connection (two devices); USB-C and 3.5 mm wired audioConnectivitysoundcore Space One: Bluetooth 5.3; two devices at once (multipoint); SBC, AAC and LDAC
  4. Nothing Headphone (a): White LED status light (breathing while charging, solid when full, flashing when pairing)Status lightsoundcore Space One: Power indicator light
  5. Nothing Headphone (a): $129Price today$29.01 apartsoundcore Space One: $99.99
Nothing Headphone (a)
Buy at Nothing$129
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soundcore Space One
Buy at Soundcore$99.99
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Key differences

  • Weight: 310 g vs 265 gNothing Headphone (a): 310 g ConfirmedSourcesoundcore Space One: 265 g (265 g (9.35 oz)) ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

  • The Nothing Headphone (a) Guide names it for calls.Calls: AI Clear Voice and three microphones keep calls crisp and echo-free in crowds, cafes and wind. Source linkedSource
  • The soundcore Space One Guide names it for noise cancelling.Noise cancelling: Adaptive noise cancelling cuts up to 98% of the noise, and five transparency levels decide how much of a platform announcement gets through, all for $99.99. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for. Both Guides also name travel and music.

Side by side

FeatureNothing Headphone (a)soundcore Space One
BatteryUp to 135 hours with ANC off, up to 75 hours with ANC onUp to 40 hours with noise cancelling on, 55 hours with it offNothing135 hoursSoundcore40 hours
Weight310 g265 g (9.35 oz)Nothing310 gSoundcore265 g
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.4 with dual connectionBluetooth 5.3
Status lightWhite LED status lightPower indicator light
ControlsMechanical Roller, Paddle and Button: volume, playback, tracks and noise modesPhysical buttons
Noise cancellingAdaptive ANC up to 40 dB, three levels, plus Transparency ModeAdaptive noise cancelling, up to 98% noise reduction in soundcore's lab tests
Works withiPhone and Android with the Nothing X appsoundcore app
Earbud batteryUp to 135 hours (ANC off)Up to 40 hours , 55 hoursNothing135 hoursSoundcore40 hours
Lossless audioHi-Res Audio certified, wired and wireless, with LDACHi-Res Wireless Audio
CaseCarry pouchTravel pouch

Nothing Headphone (a)

Buy at Nothing$129
Checked Oct. 31, 2026

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