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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and a more stylish design for use on the go or during exercise, the "Nothing" Ear Stick would be a better fit. They also have a low latency mode which can be handy for watching videos. However, if you're focused on gaming, need the best possible microphone quality, and don't mind a wired connection, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 headphones excel with their higher mic quality and overall better suitability for gaming. They also have a closed-back design providing better noise isolation which could enhance the gaming and call experience but may require a longer battery life for extended gaming sessions. Keep in mind, the "Nothing" Ear Stick is more compact and portable, suitable for air travel, and has additional features like sweatproof certification, whereas the Turtle Beach is larger and may offer better sound isolation and durability thanks to its over-ear design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
Key differences
Music
6.1
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.6
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
7.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both poor for noise reduction, though the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is somewhat better.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$108
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $108 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.1
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.5
7.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for TV and video.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$108 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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Sam Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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