Distinctive looks; Comfy enough for all-day wear;

Buds won’t sit firmly in all ears; Bass and sound isolation a step behind in-ear rivals;

Like the entry-level Apple AirPods ($179), the Nothing Ear (stick) earbuds ($99.99) rest against your ear canal rather than in it. This means they fit less securely than we like and allow some sound leakage. Despite the inherent drawbacks of this style, the Ear (stick) sound excellent for sub-$100 earphones of any stripe, with clear, detailed audio that manages to offer a good sense of bass even without a tight seal. Plus, with a cool transparent design, they're the most interesting-looking earbuds you're likely to see. This earns the Nothing Ear (stick) our Editors’ Choice for true wireless earbuds.Slick Look, Decent Fit The Ear (stick)'s earpieces are striking, thanks to their transparent-plastic stems that cover dark plastic and metal components. The outward-facing sides of the stems look gray, but the inner-facing sides display some of the earphones’ interior circuitry. Metal panels on the upper edge of the stems serve as squeeze-sensitive controls. White and red dots where th...

The Nothing Ear (stick) on-ear buds sound better than most other similar-style earphones—and are more interesting to look at.

Clear, detailed sound; Unique, attractive design; Better fit than most on-ear earbuds

Sensitive control panel easy to toggle; Mediocre mic

Nothing has listened to feedback on the Ear (1), but the changes it has made for the Ear (stick) aren’t universally positive

Eye-catching design; Effective controls; Decent call quality;

Loose fit; Poor sound isolation; Light on features;

I guarantee you’ll smile when you twist the Nothing Ear Stick earbuds case open. It’s just so satisfying, so cool-looking, and so fun that it’s impossible not to. It’s a great introduction to one of the most impressively designed and lovingly created set of true wireless earbuds I’ve used since the McLaren Klipsch T5 II Sport. So they have exactly the right style, but do the Nothing Ear Stick’s have the right sound to back the looks up? Nothing has proven it knows how to design an eye-catching product with the Ear 1 earbuds and the Phone 1 smartphone. The Ear Stick earbuds, silly name aside, continue that tradition, in particular with the case. Supposedly influenced by the shape of a lipstick, it’s a wonderfully ergonomic, tactile work of art. The earbuds are visible through the transparent body, and with a twist, the case opens to allow you to take the earbuds out. Magnets dampen the motion and lock the case in its open or closed position. The Ear Sticks’ stems are made of the same tr...

Eye-catching design; Long battery life; IP54 rating;

Big buds may cause fit problems; No voice assistant support;

I guarantee you’ll smile when you twist the Nothing Ear Stick earbuds case open. It’s just so satisfying, so cool-looking, and so fun that it’s impossible not to. It’s a great introduction to one of the most impressively designed and lovingly created set of true wireless earbuds I’ve used since the McLaren Klipsch T5 II Sport. So they have exactly the right style, but do the Nothing Ear Stick’s have the right sound to back the looks up? Nothing has proven it knows how to design an eye-catching product with the Ear 1 earbuds and the Phone 1 smartphone. The Ear Stick earbuds, silly name aside, continue that tradition, in particular with the case. Supposedly influenced by the shape of a lipstick, it’s a wonderfully ergonomic, tactile work of art. The earbuds are visible through the transparent body, and with a twist, the case opens to allow you to take the earbuds out. Magnets dampen the motion and lock the case in its open or closed position. The Ear Sticks’ stems are made of the same tr...

Eye-catching design; Long battery life; IP54 rating;

Big buds may cause fit problems; No voice assistant support;

Cómodos de llevar; Buena autonomía; Sonido de calidad; Certificación IP54;

Cable USB corto; Sin cancelación de ruido activa; Sin carga inalámbrica; Filtro de ruidos;

Comfortable & secure; Good battery life; Spacious sound; In-ear detection;

Bass can be lacking; No ANC; Tiny USB cable;