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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and intend to use them mostly indoors for music, TV, and video gaming, the Sennheiser HD 350BT is a superior choice. They have better sound isolation and build quality and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, though they might be less comfortable to wear for extended periods. Conversely, if you prefer something more portable, suitable for exercise, and prefer earbuds over headphones, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is a good option, especially if you're looking to save a bit of money. They also feature a low latency mode which can be beneficial for gaming. Both options support AAC Codec for high-quality sound over Bluetooth and have integrated microphones for calls, but neither has active noise cancelling. The battery life is significantly longer in the Sennheiser HD 350BT, however, the "Nothing" Ear Sticks do offer wireless charging, which the Sennheisers do not. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 350BT
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.1
7.0
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Gaming
8.1
9.1
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is excellent for gaming, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good.
Phone Calls
8.6
7.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD 350BT is good.
TV and Video
7.5
9.0
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is excellent for TV and video, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
33.0 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 350BT has 33 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Sennheiser HD 350BT costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.2
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser HD 350BT has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
8.3
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Sennheiser HD 350BT are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Sennheiser HD 350BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Sennheiser HD 350BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | January 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 33 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 238 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."
Sennheiser HD 350BT
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Lily Katz | September 2023
"Sennheiser nails just nearly everything about the Sennheiser HD 350BT headphones. Sound quality is excellent, and the high-quality Bluetooth codec support is a rarity at this price point. If you don’t care for high-tech features like automatic ear detection, you’ll be delighted with these portable headphones."
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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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