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Updated January 10, 2024·
For a better workout experience with a secure fit and sweat resistance, the Beats Powerbeats Pro are more suitable, though they are the more expensive option. If you prioritize sound quality for calls, media, or while traveling, and prefer a lightweight design with open acoustics and the ability to pay less, "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick could be a better choice. The Ear Stick also features better microphone quality and a low latency mode for gaming and video, but they are not as well-suited for exercise due to less secure fit and lower sweat resistance compared to the Powerbeats Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
8.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
8.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
8.4
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good.
TV and Video
5.7
7.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
2.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both poor for noise reduction, though the Beats Powerbeats Pro is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$124
$99
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick costs $99.
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Key similarities
Music
6.5
6.1
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both only fair for music.
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick to have excellent build quality, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $99 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | November 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 22 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
"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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