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Which One is a Better Choice: In-Ear, On-Ear, or Over-Ear Headphones?

All types of headphones on-ear or over ear headphones have advantages and disadvantages.

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There was a time when headphones were like an unwanted child of the audio world. In the last few years, it has transformed into a must-have accessory. Today, you can find a great selection of headphones you have never seen before. When you shop for a new pair of headphones, you can see many in-ear, on-ear, and over-ear headphones in the market. 

All types of headphones on-ear or over ear headphones have advantages and disadvantages. Like every industry, audio manufacturing also has secrets. Listeners believe that they can only find incredible sound quality in some specific places. However, the Soundcore has broken this illusion. Soundcore supposes that you do not need to go somewhere or spend a lot of money to enjoy the incredible sound quality.

However, it has become tough to choose a headphone courtesy of so many choices. Let us explore which in-ear, on-ear, or over-ear headphones are best for you. The article will talk about the three aspects of headphones to provide you with a better perception of different types of headphones. The three aspects are –

  • Portability
  • Comfort 
  • Performance

In-ear headphones

Some people call them earphones, and some call them earbuds. These are the most common types of headphones people are using these days. The white earpods that come with iPhones have become a sensation. Also, become a must-have accessory today. 

These days, an average college student will grab their wallet, keys, cell phone, and earbuds before leaving their house. Now let us talk about the portability of in-ear headphones. Due to the small size, the in-ear headphones are the highest rated in terms of portability. Some in-ear headphones come in a travel case. Many people simply like to wrap the cord around their fingers and toss it in their pocket or bag. 

Sometimes, tangling may become a problem for you. In that case, you can go for a headphone with a tangle-free cord. When it comes to comfort, different people have different ideas. Most ear headphones fit perfectly in the gap of the ear canal and create a seal.

On-ear and Over the ear headphones

People always get into a debate when talking about on-ear and over-ear headphones. Some people prefer bulky over-the-ear headphones, and some like compatible on-ear headphones. When determining portability and comfort, on-ear headphones succeed over-the-head earphones. The difference in weight of both headphones plays a crucial role in determining these factors of the headphones.

Noise isolation is also the aspect that has a significant role in differentiating these headphone variants. Over-the-ear headphones support features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). However, both on-ear and over-ear headphones use earpods to dampen noise from the outside. It feels like closing the door to shut the noise of other rooms. 

Now coming to battery life, people assume over-the-ear headphones will have a better battery life because of their size. It is accurate to a certain extent. But their features like ANC need a lot of power to work. In the end, it is on-ear headphones that immerge as a winner because they last longer. The over-ear headphone can last longer if you turn off active noise cancellation and use it. 

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