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Updated January 10, 2024·
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick offers superior overall sound quality and microphone quality for music listening and calls, making them suitable for use in various situations, especially where microphone use is important. They also have a low latency mode which can be beneficial for gaming. On the other hand, Shokz OpenMove uses bone conduction technology that may be favorable during exercise or for those who want to remain aware of their surroundings, but the sound quality may not be as immersive. Both are sweatproof and similarly priced, but the choice depends on whether you prioritize sound quality and low latency or situational awareness with the unique bone conduction feature. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.1
4.8
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
8.1
4.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
8.6
7.8
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.
TV and Video
7.5
5.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Cost
$99
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Shokz OpenMove has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 29 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."
Shokz OpenMove
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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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