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Updated January 10, 2024·
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick offers solid sound quality, is well-suited for exercise with sweatproof certification, and its earbuds are convenient for portability and casual use. Their battery life is sufficient for daily activities, and they're optimized for both Android and Apple devices. In contrast, the Sennheiser 560S headphones deliver superior sound quality and a more expansive soundstage, making them exceptional for immersive music and TV experiences. They also provide greater comfort for extended listening sessions and have a detachable cable which can be replaced if needed. However, they lack wireless capability, they're less portable than earbuds, and not ideal for exercising or travel. Choose the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick for a more affordable, versatile option or the Sennheiser 560S if you prioritize sound quality and comfort for home use. 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 Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.1
9.5
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Gaming
8.1
6.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser 560S is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.6
5.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
TV and Video
7.5
9.1
The Sennheiser 560S 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 Sennheiser 560S does not have a battery.
Cost
$99
$180
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
8.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Sennheiser 560S are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Sennheiser 560S are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Sennheiser 560S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Sennheiser 560S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 6.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 4.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 244.9 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."
Sennheiser 560S
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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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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