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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you're looking for portability and don't mind a lower sound quality, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick may suit you; it's generally less expensive and more compact than over-ear options like the Sennheiser 450BT. However, if you prioritize sound quality and noise cancellation, the Sennheiser 450BT headphones are likely the better choice, despite being more costly. They may also provide more comfort for extended listening sessions and could be better for home use or travel. Remember, earbuds are typically used for convenience and casual listening, while over-ear headphones like the Sennheiser 450BT offer enhanced audio experiences at a higher price point. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
  • Very good for phone calls
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser 450BT
  • Very good for TV and video
  • Excellent for air travel

Key differences

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Gaming

8.1
Ear Stick
450BT
8.8
The Sennheiser 450BT and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both very good for gaming, though the Sennheiser 450BT is somewhat better.

Phone Calls

8.6
Ear Stick
450BT
6.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 450BT is only fair.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.4
Ear Stick
450BT
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser 450BT is good.

TV and Video

7.5
Ear Stick
450BT
8.1
The Sennheiser 450BT is very good for TV and video, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Ear Stick
450BT
9.1
The Sennheiser 450BT is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Ear Stick
450BT
27.5 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser 450BT has 27.5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$99
Ear Stick
450BT
$90
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$80

$100

$120

$140

$160

The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Sennheiser 450BT costs $90.

Build Quality

9.0
Ear Stick
450BT
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 450BT has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Music

6.1
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450BT
6.2
The Sennheiser 450BT and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both only fair for music.

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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Sennheiser 450BT compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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"Nothing" Brand Ear StickSennheiser 450BT
"Nothing" Brand Ear StickSennheiser 450BT

GENERAL

Price
$99
$90
Brand
"Nothing" BrandSennheiser
Release Date
November 1, 2022February 1, 2020
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.2/106.2/10
Phone Calls Score
8.7/107/10
Gaming Score
8.2/108.9/10
TV and Video Score
7.6/108.1/10
Exercise Score
7/106.1/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
5 Hours27.5 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
1.2 Hours2.3 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.25
Case Battery Life
22N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
8.5/108.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Size
SmallN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4.4 Grams240.4 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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."

Sennheiser 450BT

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Lily Katz | March 2022
"The Sennheiser HD 450BT is a very good pair of headphones for the price, noise canceling is good and sound quality is great—quite rare at this price point. Like any product, this headset isn’t without its faults."

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About Sennheiser

A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.

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