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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a major concern, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick offers good value with features like a built-in mic suitable for calls and meetings, low latency mode for gaming, and optimized compatibility for both Android and Apple devices. Despite being open-enclosure, they provide good overall sound quality. However, they may not isolate noise well, making them less ideal for noisy environments or air travel. In contrast, the Sennheiser IE600 is at a premium price point, providing best-in-class sound quality and good noise isolation with its closed design. They're better for an immersive music experience and have high build quality, but lack a built-in mic for calls and require a wired connection, limiting their use during exercise. They're not tailored to gaming due to possible latency without wireless capabilities. Choose the "Nothing" earbuds for versatility and value, or the Sennheisers for top-tier sound and build quality if you're willing to pay more and don't need wireless features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser IE600
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.1
8.3
The Sennheiser IE600 is very good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Gaming
8.1
6.7
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser IE600 is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.6
3.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser IE600 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
5.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser IE600 is poor.
TV and Video
7.5
9.3
The Sennheiser IE600 is excellent for TV and video, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
7.0
The Sennheiser IE600 is good for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser IE600 does not have a battery.
Cost
$99
$600
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The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Sennheiser IE600 costs $600.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Sennheiser IE600 both have excellent build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Sennheiser IE600 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Sennheiser IE600 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 3.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 4.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 6 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 IE600
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Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"If you've got the bucks, the Sennheiser IE 600 is a nice, upscale set of in-ear monitors made of a lightweight metal with an unusual texture. It comes with a suite of extras, and performs well at virtually every task."
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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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