Nothing Ear (Stick) Launched: Here Are 5 Challengers To Nothing’s Latest TWS Earbuds

Lypertek TEVI, Sony, Jabra, and more brands to choose from.

Nothing Ear (Stick) TWS earbuds are now official. Priced at Rs 8,499, the new earbuds are costlier by over Rs 1,000 when compared to Nothing’s first TWS offering, the Ear (1). Staying true to Nothing’s transparent design theme, the Ear (Stick) comes in a unique twist-to-open see-through case. Audio is powered by 12.6mm dynamic drivers and the Nothing Ear (Stick) can offer up to seven hours of audio playback on a single charge, and up to three hours of calling time otherwise. The case is claimed to offer up to 29 hours of audio playback and up to 12 hours of calling time. The new earbuds will be up for sale starting November 4. 

If Nothing Ear (Stick) is not up to your taste, here are five more earbuds you can check out within a similar price range:

Lypertek TEVI (PurePlay Z3)

Price: Rs 7,999

Easily one of the most popular earbuds among audiophiles, the PurePlay Z3 comes with 6mm Graphene drives that are specifically tuned to deliver a broad sound stage marked by balanced audio with a lot of oomph. Additionally, you get a premium-looking charging case with a stitched exterior that might remind you of premium over-the-ear headphone carrying cases. The earbuds offer 10 hours of battery life, which can be amped up to 80 hours with the charging case. As far as audio codecs are concerned, the PurePlay Z3 supports aptX as well as AAC. You also get further TWS features such as a Hear Through mode, Find My Earbuds, and more. 

Sony WF-XB700

Price: Rs 5,990

While TWS earbuds are not really known for their bass capabilities, the thumping lows of the Sony WF-XB700 may take you by surprise. Marked by an ergonomic design, the WF-XB700 offers music playback of up to nine hours and up to 18 hours with the charging case. A quick charge of 10 minutes juices up the earbuds to offer up to an hour of playback. Calls and voice assistants are activated by tapping gestures.

Jabra Elite 4 Active

Price: Rs 5,001

Designed for fitness enthusiasts, the Jabra Elite 4 Active offers a snug fit with IP57 dust and water protection. The earbuds support active noise cancellation (ANC) and are also able to pick up external noise through microphones and play it through for users to be aware of their surroundings. The Elite 4 Active offers up to seven hours of audio playback, and the charging case can increase this duration up to 28 hours. 

JVC HA-ET90BT

Price: 4,999

Designed specifically for runners, the oval-shaped JVC HAT-ET90BT can be fitted into ear shape snugly with a swift pivot motion. It is rated IPX5 for water and sweat resistance. Its main drawback is that the earbuds offer three hours of playback on a single charge and an additional charge of six hours from the case. The earbuds’ 8.2mm driver can offer a frequency response between 20Hz and 20,000Hz.

JBL Tune Flex

Price: Rs 6,999

Sporting a 12mm driver, the JBL Tune Flex can offer a punchy bass that can compete with the likes of Sony’s TWS offerings. The earbuds sport four mics to offer better clarity during phone calls. When noise cancellation is turned on, the earbuds offer a playback time of six hours on a single charge and an additional 18 hours with the case. When noise cancellation is off, the playback time can be increased up to eight hours (and 24 hours with case).