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Updated January 10, 2024·

Considering your preference for a somewhat less expensive option, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick offers better value. The Ear Stick also has a higher overall sound quality and is especially recommended for calls and meetings because of its superior mic quality. Additionally, it features low-latency mode suitable for gaming, sweatproof and dustproof certification making them apt for use during exercise, and longer battery life for typical usage. On the other hand, the Soundcore Space One headphones, while somewhat more expensive, are better for air travel due to active noise cancelling and better noise isolation. They are foldable which adds to their portability, but might be less suitable for exercise given their over-ear design and lack of sweatproof certification. Both have app customization features and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. Choose the "Nothing" Ear Stick if lower cost, mic quality, and a more versatile usage is your priority, or the Soundcore Space One if better noise control and suitability for travel are more important for you. 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 Soundcore Space One
  • Good for music
  • Excellent for air travel

Key differences

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Music

6.1
Ear Stick
Space One
7.8
The Soundcore Space One is good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.

Gaming

8.1
Ear Stick
Space One
4.8
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.

Phone Calls

8.6
Ear Stick
Space One
4.2
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.4
Ear Stick
Space One
4.7
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.

TV and Video

7.5
Ear Stick
Space One
5.3
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Ear Stick
Space One
8.0
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Ear Stick
Space One
30.0 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

9.0
Ear Stick
Space One
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space One has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Cost

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$100
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The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.

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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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"Nothing" Brand Ear StickSoundcore Space One
"Nothing" Brand Ear StickSoundcore Space One

GENERAL

Price
$99
$100
Brand
"Nothing" BrandSoundcore
Release Date
November 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.2/107.9/10
Phone Calls Score
8.7/104.2/10
Gaming Score
8.2/104.9/10
TV and Video Score
7.6/105.3/10
Exercise Score
7/105.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
5 Hours30 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
1.2 Hours1.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.25.3
Case Battery Life
22N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/108/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
8.5/104.8/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Size
SmallN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4.4 Grams263 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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 Space One

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PC Magazine

Tim Gideon | September 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."

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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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