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Utime earbuds7/13/2023 ![]() Instead of the conventional flip-to-open charging cases offered by most TWS earbuds on the market, the Ear (stick) employs a lipstick-shaped, turn-to-open charging case. Nothing did not neglect the case design either. It repeats the same aesthetic found in the Ear (1), where it uses a simple, yet pleasing black-white-transparent style that can pass off as ear studs when viewed from a distance. What differentiates the Nothing Ear (stick) from other true wireless earbuds lies in its bud design. Lipstick-style charging case has more benefits than you’d think ![]() It’s also not like its predecessor, since it lacks Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) or wireless charging, but it’s replaced with higher water-and-dust resistance ( IP54, versus the old IPX4).Īt S$169, how would it fare against the many TWS options available in our market? Is it a good purchase next to its very own, similarly-priced Nothing Ear (1)? Let’s listen in.Įxcels in ways you won't expect, but still an average pair if you have high expectations. It's a style that's perferred by some listeners though it comes with certain weaknesses that impact its audio quality – many of which Nothing seeks to address with features like wind cancellation for calls, automated bass gain, and having three microphones inside each bud for better voice pick-up. That suggests Nothing was willing to give up audio fidelity for perhaps more wearing comfort and convenience. While it’s not explicitly mentioned in its reveal keynote, the Nothing Ear (stick) appears to cater to a very different crowd mostly because it has an open-bud style design that's similar to the Apple AirPod (3rd generation) true wireless earbuds. Note: This review was first published on 1 November 2022.Īfter the success of Carl Pei’s first consumer electronic gadget and earbuds – the Nothing Ear (1) (review here) – the UK-based company sought to recreate that magical combination of aesthetics and exclusivity with the new Nothing Ear (stick) that was launched just last week. Nothing Ear (stick) review: how do these earbuds stand out from the rest?
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