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Updated January 10, 2024·
The KZ ZSN Pro with Mic is a budget-friendly option with good overall sound quality and comfort, but it may not be the best for calls and meetings. They are wired earbuds with a detachable cable and have higher build quality and durability; however, they lack wireless capabilities and aren't optimized for sports with a lower exercise score. The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is more expensive, offers superior call quality, is stem-styled, and has an open enclosure type. With wireless connectivity and a low latency mode, they're better suited for varied use, including TV and gaming, and are also sweatproof and dustproof with a longer battery life, making them more versatile. If you're looking for more affordable, high-build-quality earbuds and don't need wireless or sports features, the KZ ZSN Pro could suit you well. However, if you prefer earbuds with better call quality, wireless freedom, and are optimized for a more extensive range of activities, the "Nothing" Ear Stick may justify the higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- Good for music
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
6.1
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.1
8.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
8.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both poor for noise reduction, though the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery. The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$24
$99
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has a price of $24 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick costs $99.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.0
8.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.4
7.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick both have excellent build quality.
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How the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) | "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$24 | $99 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | November 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 22 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | Integrated | |
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KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
"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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