We are not facing the typical case with a lid. To use the headphones, the user has to spin the tube as if it were a lipstick. In fact, the advertising images of the Nothing Ear (Stick) are made to invite us to think that it is a cosmetic product.
On the other hand, the housing of the Nothing Ear (1) is square. Of course, the small box is also transparent.
Handset
The design line on both earphones is identical. However, the (1) are capped, while the new model has an ergonomic finish, without interchangeable rubber bands.
There are also changes when it comes to controlling the device. The touch controls of the Ear (1) have been replaced by pressing on the (Stick). Apparently, the change is for the better, as accidental touches are prevented.
specs
As we said, the Ear (Stick) have not come to replace the Ear (1). Nothing wants to offer a wider range of products. Hence, there are numerous differences between these two headphones:
Sound
The (Stick) debut a new personalized audio technology of the brand. In addition, they have 12.6 mm drivers, compared to 11.6 mm for the Ear (1). They also have some new software tweaks, like bass lock — and a new equalizer — that ensures less sound leakage and much more immersive audio.
They also support the latest sound codecs to avoid latency and maintain good sound quality during playback.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
The main difference between these two models is the active noise cancellationwhich is only present in model (1). The big downside that we can put to the Ear (Stick) is that they do not have this technology, because in the Ear (1), this feature is precisely its strong point.
Drums
With a single charge, you can listen to music for 6 hours followed by the Nothing Ear (1). The new model stretches that brand a little more, standing at 7 hours uninterrupted use.
Regarding the total autonomy adding the capacity of the casing, the Nothing Ear (1) can reach the 30 hours of use (with the ANC deactivated). One hour more than the (Stick).
In addition, the Nothing Ear (1) have wireless charginga feature that is not present in the Nothing Ear (Stick) either.
Price and availability
Whether you go for the black model, or if you opt for the transparent one, the Ear (1) are priced at €149 on the official website of Nothing.
Regarding the Ear (Stick), they can already be booked on the manufacturer’s website by €119.
