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Updated January 10, 2024·
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are wireless earbuds which are more portable and suitable for exercise with a decent battery life; they also support a low latency mode which is good for gaming and watching videos, along with integrated mics for calls. The Philips SHP9500 headphones, on the other hand, are wired, over-ear headphones that offer excellent sound quality and comfort, but they lack integrated mics and aren't as portable or exercise-friendly. So, if portability, wireless convenience, and calls are priorities, go for the Ear Stick; if sound quality and comfort are top considerations, choose the SHP9500. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.1
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Gaming
8.1
7.2
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Philips SHP9500 is good.
Phone Calls
8.6
4.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
TV and Video
7.5
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$99
$48
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Philips SHP9500 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Philips SHP9500 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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"Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
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Sound Guys
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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Brian Stone | April 2020
"You can’t go wrong with the Philips SHP9500 for their price. Their audio quality is superb, and the fact that you can use them for just about anything you can think of makes them well worth your money"
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About Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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