Headphones vs Earbuds : Which One's Better?

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[Ploptimus]

Headphones are certainly better for music generally, but the number of people whose listening experience is primarily music is declining in favor of spoken content on YouTube, Audible, Twitch, podcasts, etc. And in those environments the flexibility of the buds shine.

[kenplummer]

I prefer headphones for pure audio enjoyment. I use earbuds in the summer when walking since you eliminate the sweat factor. I switch to headphones in the winter for warmth and they act as ear muffs to keep your ears warm in the cold.

[alejandroelcid]

The nice thing about this question is that every answer is the right answer; it's what works best for you. In terms of sound preference, unless you are being pedantic about sound at every single Hz you pretty much can find your own preference in both earbuds and headphones. Personally, I prefer headphones when stationary (ie. desk, commute, etc.) but they can heat up your ears and where I live it gets uncomfortable; which is when I prefer earbuds or in-ears. However, I prefer in-ears when moving around. The only thing is that after a period of frequent use my body reacts to them, my ear canal gets inflamed and traps in ear wax; this is when I mainly use headphones to rest my ear canals.

In conclusion, both form factors are ideal and provide the sound profile you prefer, also in wired or wireless. The better question that Gamesky always talks about is which form factor and which presentation (wired or wireless) suites you better. I find that having a few to suit different scenarios is the best option.

[RJ_Uploads]

I don't think their is a good answer, just as you said it's about the situation. I love them both but I like style and durability also, with more of a unique yet not too flashy look, more of a refined look.

[philipm.]

You lay out the positives and negatives of both very well. I like both myself but have found myself using earbuds way more these days. I think it's just the pop them in your ears and move around convenience they afford. That being said, I'm starting to get into IEMs as well lately and although the wire makes them more inconvenient, the sound I get from just spending $30 or less in that market is incredible! So many ways to listen to my music; it's a fortunate time to have this as a hobby!

[rootlinuxproductions]

I use both and have a pretty good collection. I prefer the sound of headphones at home but carry earbuds on the go.

[turbomustang]

Earbuds are a tool to fit a situation but it will never replace my full size headphones in comfort or sound quality

[chan]

Headphone if you’re going to be stationary. Earbuds when you’re out and about. Walking outside, at the gym etc.

[terniq]

I do have both, but I do find myself reaching for earbuds more. I've had problems with feeling "compressed" with headphones and have found a pair which don't clamp quite so much (Sennheiser Momentum 3), but I still find myself needing to take breaks way more than I do with earbuds. It's odd, because I prefer closed earbuds.

[bnaqua]

I go back and forth depending on my mood/activity: Headphones for more immersive sound when I’m not moving around much, earbuds for when I’m more mobile, working out etc. But I tend to reach for my earbuds more simply cuz they’re smaller and usually on me or nearby. They’re less of a pain in the ass too lol

[kamilwysocki]

I think some earbuds replicate the sound of headphones very well. When I was listening to wf-1000xm4 I could hear the same sound profile as the wh- 1000xm4. Unfortunately, I had to stop listening to earbuds due to repeating ears infections. It started with galaxy buds pro.

[thetruthstand]

I have a pair of earbuds and a pair of headphones and I keep the headphones because I like the immersive sound that they give me that a Bluetooth earpiece just cannot match. Also, I don't like having earbuds stuck in my ears all day. The headphones are a nice change of pace. Also, I like the fact that they are deterrent from people talking to me. I just don't want to be bothered. For some reason when you're wearing earbuds people still think they can talk to you even when you have both on. There's a place for both and I enjoy both.

[_ハディくん]

considering how flexible is iem and tws nowadays, i say for most situation it's better for portability and reasonable high fidelity (iem obviously)

headphone is mostly when you're fixed at your position like in front desktop, on bed, on transportation

[saylesh]

I think it just comes down to personal preference. I think that most audiophiles will probably choose headphones, but that’s a very small group of people compared to everyone else that uses headphones or earphones. Most people aren’t audiophiles and don’t need that level of audio quality, so they will go with what works for them

[TheOnlyTaps]

Great watch as per.

Personally I use both all the time. I think it'll always be situational like a lotta comments noted and as you explained very well in the video.

When I'm commuting to work I rock headphones, warms up my ears in the cold and completely blocks out all sound and I can go into that don't talk to me mode 😂 so that unless you desperately need my attention on the bus you'll think twice before tapping me to remove the headphones for a quick convo.

Then for when I'm just at home or hitting the gym I go with earbuds coz I can have one in my ear and still be talking to someone at home or something. Likewise for when I'm gaming I got the Corsair with the dongle.

I think that's the awesome part about the earphones market is that we are pretty much spoilt for choice and options for damn near every preference, every style, every design etc, win win all around for the companies and the consumers.

Keep up the great coverage as always 🙌🏿🔥👑

[xian-bvor]

Earbuds because the sounds are good enough for me and it’s just way more convenient and cheaper

[They_do_not_know_me_Son]

Headphones are far better than earphones because :
1) The fat bass, especially JBL headphones
2)They do not allow any kind of infection in our ear
3)They are comparatively, further away from our ear than earphones, which reduces the risk of hearing loss

Yes, in health concerns Headphones are better but the earphones have better ANC, still I think what will you do about ANC when you would have severe hearing loss, or even Tinnitus, I put Headphones ahead, no matter what because NUMBER 1 PRIORITY IS HEALTH.

I personally also do not get the point why people are even wearing any kind of earphone or headphone in public places, like WHAT'S THE RUSH ABOUT ?

[cirecomputers]

For me there's 2 reasons why I prefer to use ear buds and 2 reasons why I prefer to use headphones. The ear buds are just way more portable in that I can carry them in my Coin pocket in contrast to headphones which I carry in my back back. The ear buds are also way more comfortable than headphones. My ears don't get hot and my head doesn't feel any clamp force like I get from a headphone. Now that being said, I prefer my headphones because of the the sound quality I can get from a high end audiophile headphone and earbuds do NOT come close in this category. And finally when it comes to ANC, earbuds IMO are pretty much a joke compared to the ANC on my best set of headphones. My Sony's really protect me from noise pollution in the world where as with my best ear buds I find myself wondering, "Is the ANC even on?". 😠😜

[aimlessontop]

in my opinion i much prefer headphones especially if they hve a folding feature because im in school and they are not a problem, also the sound on headphones is better imo

[meihooman]

4:36 yess, universal sign for "don't talk to me". 👌