The brand Nothing, known for its first products – headphones and smartphone – stirred a social media storm, garnering significant attention with the launch of the Nothing Ear Stick headphones.
The standout feature upon unboxing the headphones is their design, including the charging case. Nestled within a cylindrical case, each earbud is marked with a different color for quick identification. This design trend continues Nothing's signature aesthetic – transparent packaging.
Unlike the Ear 1, these headphones feature a design reminiscent of AirPods, lacking silicone ear tips. They are exceptionally lightweight and barely noticeable, making extended wear comfortable. While fairly stable in the ear, I would recommend choosing different headphones for intense workouts. Control is fairly intuitive through touch-sensitive areas on the earbuds. Each touch is accompanied by a sound, requiring adjustment to avoid accidental presses.
The sound quality is quite impressive, with ample bass and pleasant tones. Nothing has incorporated Bass Lock technology into the headphones to ensure emphasized bass and quality sound through ear canal structure analysis and automatic EQ adjustment with each use. As for phone calls, they provide an excellent calling experience.
However, personally, I would have appreciated active noise cancellation, a feature available even in much cheaper headphones today. The headphones lived up to the manufacturer's promises regarding battery life, providing up to about seven hours of continuous playback, with the case supplying three additional charges before needing its own recharge (via USB-C cable). Recommended retail price: NIS 449.