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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise isolation and frequently travel by air, the Beats Fit Pro with active noise cancelling and a more secure fit may be a better choice. They're also sweatproof, making them suitable for exercise, and feature Apple's H1 chip for enhanced connectivity with Apple devices. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with a wider soundstage and low latency for gaming and video, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick might suit you better. The Ear Stick also boasts excellent build quality and is optimized for both Android and Apple devices but lacks noise cancellation and isn't as well-suited for exercise or noisy environments. Keep in mind the Beats Fit Pro have a slightly shorter battery life and no wireless charging, unlike the Ear Stick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.9
6.1
The Beats Fit Pro and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both only fair for music, though the Beats Fit Pro is somewhat better.
Gaming
4.9
8.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
8.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
8.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Fit Pro is good.
TV and Video
5.6
7.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good for TV and video, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Cost
$179
$108
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick costs $108.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Beats Fit Pro has very good build quality.
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Battery
5.2 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $108 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | November 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 1.2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 22 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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SoundGuys
Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
"Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
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Jasper Lastoria | December 2022
"If the Ear (stick) fits your ears, its light weight means you can easily wear it until the unimpressive battery life totally drains. The IP54 rating of the buds lends some confidence that it’ll survive some light abuse too. Finally, for the person who only wears earbuds at their desk, the Nothing Ear (stick) with its decent microphone could offer a reasonable Zoom meeting solution."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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