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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize call quality and lower latency for gaming, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has the edge with a microphone that users find superior, and it includes a low latency mode suitable for gaming. The "Nothing" Ear Stick is typically more expensive, so consider if the benefits like slightly better overall sound quality and style align with your needs and budget. 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 Soundcore P20i
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.1
7.3
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Phone Calls
8.6
5.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
4.7
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
7.5
7.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Soundcore P20i are both good for TV and video, though the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
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Key similarities
Music
6.1
6.4
The Soundcore P20i and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both only fair for music.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Soundcore P20i both have excellent build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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."
Soundcore P20i
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Critic Reviewer
Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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