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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a pair well-suited for calls, gaming, and have a design emphasis, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick may appeal to you, especially with its lower price point and integrated low latency mode for smoother audio synchronization during games and videos. However, if you value superior noise isolation for a quieter listening experience during air travel or in noisy environments, along with high-fidelity sound through the support of aptX Lossless codec, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 might be worth the premium price. Additionally, the Sennheisers offer better durability with their sweatproof and dustproof certification, which can be essential for exercise and long-term use. Both offer customization via apps and touch controls, but the decision may come down to whether you prioritize advanced features and sound quality over affordability and a sleek design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
Very good for phone calls
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Good for music
Excellent for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.1/10
7.5/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Gaming
8.1/10
9.1/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is excellent for gaming, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good.
Phone Calls
8.6/10
7.2/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is good.
TV and Video
7.5/10
8.0/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is very good for TV and video, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
8.3/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is very good for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$300
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The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 costs $300.
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick to have excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 has very good build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"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."
"It’s fair to say our brief time with the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 was a generally positive one. Comfort levels seem similar to what we have experienced before and the general flavour of sound was to our liking although we need to get a pair in to test and put up against the big rivals at the money from Bose and Sony. It could be an interesting contest."
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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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