Our Verdict A technically superb, genuinely better headphone with a standout Flat EQ mode, but at £349 and with the original still excellent, Headphone (1) Pro is a clear buy for newcomers and a tough upgrade sell for current owners.
For - Comfortable with excellent controls - Detailed sound from the three-driver setup - Flat EQ mode is a must for creatives
Against - Not a huge leap over Headphone (1) - Question marks on battery life
Why you can trust Creative Bloq
Price: £349
Drivers: Three-driver system: 40mm dynamic (bass), 13 x 8mm precision dynamic (mids), xMEMS solid-state (treble)
ANC: Adaptive, rated up to 46dB, 10 microphones (also used for calls)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.1, LDAC
Wired audio: USB-C lossless, up to 24-bit/192kHz
Spatial audio: Yes, with head tracking
Flat EQ: Physical earcup switch, tuned with Metropolis Studios (disables Transparency Mode, Spatial Audio and EQ when on)
Battery life: Up to 30 hours with ANC on, 28 hours with LDAC and ANC, 68 hours with ANC off
Weight: 327g
Controls: Rocker paddle and volume/playback roller
Comfort: Dual-layer cushions, wider and more padded headband, designed to suit glasses wearers
Case: Hard-shell carry case with TPU lining and loops for strap or carabiner
