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Updated January 10, 2024·
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick, being in the lower midrange price category, offers open-ear design with a wider soundstage and more natural listening experience, but it may not isolate noise as well as the Skullcandy Dime 2's closed design. If you prioritize mic quality and low latency for gaming and video, the Ear Stick is the better choice. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime 2, positioned at a budget price, offers superior comfort and an impressive battery life, suitable for longer listening sessions. It's also highly portable and has higher noise isolation, which may be preferred for travel and exercise. Both options include sweat resistance and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, but the Ear Stick has additional features such as ear detection and a companion app for customization, enhancing the user experience for those who value these smart features. 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 Skullcandy Dime 2
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.1
4.7
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.6
4.8
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
5.2
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.5
5.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.1
6.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for music.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 4.5 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."
Skullcandy Dime 2
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Jasper Lastoria | March 2022
"With the low price, it’s a low-risk investment. The Dime 2 is a decent set of backup buds for those times when you don’t want to risk your more upscale buds. If it weren’t for the lackluster battery life, I’d say everyone should have a pair as a spare for music."
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About Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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