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

Answer worked out Oct. 31, 2026

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

soundcore Space One Pro 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 and sound quality.

Get the soundcore Space One Pro if you want comfort.

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Nothing Headphone (a) vs soundcore Space One Pro

Nothing Headphone (a)
NOTHING

Nothing Headphone (a)

$129 at Nothing
soundcore Space One Pro
SOUNDCORE

soundcore Space One Pro

$169.99 at Amazon
  1. Nothing Headphone (a): 310 gWeight−23.8 gsoundcore Space One Pro: 286.2 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 Pro: Up to 40 hours with noise cancelling on, 60 hours with it off; 5 minutes of charging gives 8 hours
  3. Nothing Headphone (a): Bluetooth 5.4 with dual connection (two devices); USB-C and 3.5 mm wired audioConnectivitysoundcore Space One Pro: 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 Pro: LED indicator (solid red while charging)
  5. Nothing Headphone (a): $129Price today$40.99 apartsoundcore Space One Pro: $169.99
Nothing Headphone (a)
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Key differences

  • Weight: 310 g vs 286.2 gNothing Headphone (a): 310 g ConfirmedSourcesoundcore Space One Pro: 286.2 g (286.2 g (10.10 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 music and calls.Music: Hi-Res certified wired and wireless, it uses LDAC to carry 24-bit/96kHz audio to a 40 mm titanium-coated driver. Source linkedSourceCalls: AI Clear Voice and three microphones keep calls crisp and echo-free in crowds, cafes and wind. Source linkedSource
  • The soundcore Space One Pro Guide names it for noise cancelling and battery life.Noise cancelling: A 4-stage noise cancelling system with 6 microphones blocks on-the-go noise from every direction in real time. Source linkedSourceBattery life: Listen up to 40 hours with ANC and 60 without, and just 5 minutes of recharge offers 8 hours of music. ConfirmedSource

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

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Android
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