How to Choose Headphones/Earbuds-6: Ear Pods vs Ear Buds

When smart phone and tablet PC become more and more popular, everybody needs at least one set headphones or earbuds, no matter Bluetooth wireless or wired, to enjoy music/podcast everywhere or take a hand-free calling. For most people, it’s still a big challenge to choose the proper headphones/earbuds for his applications? After reading this series of articles prepared by Audiovance, you can make smart choice better than before.

The world of earbuds has exploded in recent years, with a plethora of options available to suit every need and budget. Two of the most popular types of earbuds are "pods" and "buds." But what exactly are the differences between the two, and which one is right for you? Let's take a closer look at the comparison of pods and buds earbuds.

• Design:

The most notable difference between pods and buds is their design.

• Pods, which are primarily designed by Apple, have a distinctive long stem that extends out of the ear. The stem is where the controls and microphone are located, and it helps to keep the earbuds in place. Among pods, there are In-Ear Pods (e.g Airpods Pro) and Half-In-Ear Pods (e.g Airpods) two subtypes.
• Buds, which are widely designed by Samsung, Sony, Bose, etc., haven’t long stem on the earbuds, come in a variety of designs and shapes, with some being designed to fit snugly in the ear, and others featuring ear hooks or wings to keep them in place.

• For comfortable fit:

If you’ll wear earbuds all day long, Half-in-ear pods can provide the most comfortable fit, because they’re lightweight and giving no pressure to your ears or ear canals. This is their unrivaled advantage comparing to other pods or buds.

However, some people cannot achieve secure fit and satisfying sound quality with them.

• For secure fit:

Both in ear pods and in ear buds can provide secure fit because they are placed into ear canals. Buds with earhooks or wings can provide better secure fit.

However, many people cannot achieve comfortable fit. They will feel ear ache especially after long time wearing because the ears or ear canals are always pressed.

• For calling:

Theoretically, ear pods with ENC (Environment Noise Cancelling) is better for calling, in which microphones are closer to and direct at mouth.

• For sleeping:

It’s easy to understand that ear pods are easy to drop while sleeping and buds get competitive edges in this aspect.

• For others:

Regarding sound quality, noise cancelling, battery life, price, etc. they have nothing to do with the different design of pods or buds. Both pods and buds can make them better or more competitive.

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