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Updated January 10, 2024·
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick may be more budget-friendly and has a good performance for calls and meetings, providing clear microphone quality. They're suitable for exercise with their sweatproof feature, and the low latency mode can be good for gaming. However, they may not isolate noise as well as closed-enclosure earbuds like the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, which are better for air travel and noisy environments with active noise cancelling. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a wireless charging option and longer overall battery life, which may be more convenient. If you appreciate customization, both have apps for equalizer settings, but only the Buds 2 Pro support virtual surround. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.1
8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.6
7.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Cost
$99
$188
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$200
$250
$300
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.1
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both very good for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
8.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.5
7.7
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both good for TV and video.
Battery
5.0 Hours
4.8 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro both have excellent build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.2 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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About Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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