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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Jabra Elite Active 75t offers excellent sweat and dust resistance making it ideal for exercise enthusiasts, and its longer battery life is perfect for extended usage. On the other hand, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick provides superior overall sound quality and a more expansive soundstage suited for music enjoyment. It also features a low latency mode appealing to gamers and offers a better experience for calls and meetings. While the Jabra may be more durable and offers wireless charging, the "Nothing" Ear Stick is lighter, which could be more comfortable for long listening sessions. Consider the Jabra for active lifestyles and robust build, but choose the "Nothing" Ear Stick for superior sound, gaming suitability, and call clarity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Best in class for exercise
Excellent 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
5.5/10
6.1/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
5.0/10
8.1/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
8.6/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
8.4/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
5.3/10
7.5/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
2.5/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$163
$99
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick costs $99.
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
"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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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