The Nothing Ear (Stick) TWS earbuds are now official and cost Rs. 8,499. It comes in a distinctive twist-to-open see-through housing, keeping with Nothing’s transparent design philosophy. A single charge of the Nothing Ear (Stick) can provide up to seven hours of audio playback and up to three hours of talk time. The audio is powered by 12.6mm dynamic speakers. Beginning November 4, the new earbuds will be available for purchase.
If you were waiting for the Nothing Ear (stick) and there may have been a number of factors that prevented you from purchasing it, here are some of the options that you can check out within a similar price range:
OnePlus Buds Pro
With its adaptive noise cancellation, the OnePlus Buds Pro can block up to 40dB of background noise. Three microphones are set up to enable ANC when calling. The Audio is handled by 11mm dynamic drivers. The wireless connection is handled via Bluetooth 5.2. The OnePlus Buds Pro was launched at a higher price but is currently available for a discounted price of Rs. 7,990 on Amazon India.
Pros
- Comfortable, all-day wear design
- Powerful ANC
- Solid battery backup
Cons
- The case’s hinge mechanism feels loose
- It doesn’t support Google Fast Pair
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 provide great connectivity capabilities with Samsung devices, ANC, a stem-less design, and two color options. The case in which the earbuds charge packs a 472mAh battery. The audio is tuned by AKG. The two drivers in each earbud are an 11mm woofer and a 6.5mm tweeter. Currently, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are available for under Rs. 7,574 on Amazon India.
Pros
- Decent active noise canceling
- Qi wireless charging support
- Transparency Mode
Cons
- No iOS integration
- No auto-pause when removing earbuds
Jabra Elite 4 Active
The Jabra Elite 4 Active has a Secure Active Fit ergonomic wing-free design for a noise-isolating fit as well as Active Noise Cancellation. Additionally, it supports Siri and Google Assistant in addition to Alexa. The 6mm drivers and Qualcomm aptX and SBC audio codecs are supported by the Elite 4 Active TWS earbuds. The Jabra Elite 4 Active is currently selling for Rs. 5,000 on Amazon.
Pros
- Effective ANC
- Waterproof and dust-resistant build
- Good sound quality
Cons
- No wear sensors
- No AAC codec support
