As we all know, AirPods are not for everyone. They are small, light, and not at all “bulky” like a traditional pair of headphones can be. Even with all the advantages of this compact design, the reality is that the majority of people do not like wearing earbuds for very long. This article will focus on why you may not want to wear earbuds, how AirPods work, their advantages over other wireless headphones, and how to change your habits if you’ve been brainwashed by your friends.
How Does Airpods Work?
- AirPods are wireless
- The earbud is connected to the case via Bluetooth
- An accelerometer on the case detects when you put your ear in place and starts streaming music from your phone
- A microphone on the earbud listens for commands and transmits those commands to your phone without needing a connection
- Your iPhone or iPad recognizes the commands, plays back the requested music, and then stops playing music. This is called a “sleep” mode because it only plays when you put your ear in place.
- A small magnet on the AirPods detects when they are in place and stops streaming music to prevent phantom sounds (a common issue with wireless headphones)
- An accelerometer in the AirPods detects motion, so if you shake them around, they stop streaming music immediately until you put them back into place again
Why Do Airpods And Headphones Cause Problems?
- People are usually more comfortable with in-ear headphones than with Bluetooth ones because it takes less time to get used to them.
- The earbud can always be moved up or down by an inch or two, which makes the sound quality suffer (especially bass).
- The audio is not as loud as it would be on traditional headphones. This is because the AirPods do not have a strong speaker, so they cannot produce very loud sounds without needing to move around your ear and producing unwanted noise for your surroundings.
- The earbud does not block outside noise as well as a traditional headphone does. This is because there are no speakers in the earbud that need to be blocked out from outside noise, and you cannot hear what’s going on around you while listening to music using AirPods too loudly anyway.
- If you wear glasses or contacts, these may cause problems for your AirPods because they will usually fall out of your ears.
- The AirPods are not as comfortable to wear as traditional headphones, because they have a hard plastic shell that may hurt your ears if you wear them for a long time.
- The AirPods cannot be used with other devices because they do not have a standard headphone jack (unlike the new Apple TV). This is inconvenient for people who want to listen to music on their computer, tablet, or smartphone while using an AirPod case.
What Are The Advantages Of Airpods?
- The AirPods are wireless, so you do not have to worry about wires getting in the way.
- The AirPods are very small, so they can be easily stored in your pocket or purse without taking up too much space.
- You can listen to music without having to take your phone out of your pocket or purse, which is especially convenient if you are walking around a busy city and want to listen to music without having to take out your phone every few seconds.
- The AirPods have a built-in microphone that allows you to take calls while listening to music with them, which is very convenient for people who want to use them while driving or walking around with their hands full (like me).
- You do not need a connection between the AirPods and your iPhone or iPad because they automatically connect when you put them in place and disconnect when you take them out of place again (this is called “pairing”). This means that there is no need for an annoying cord between the two devices and that there will be no dropped calls because of the Bluetooth connection (unlike traditional headphones).
- The AirPods have a built-in battery that lasts up to 5 hours on a single charge (unlike traditional headphones), which means that you do not need an extra battery pack for it like most other wireless headphones do (unlike the new Apple TV). This also makes it easy for you to charge your AirPods on the go.
- The AirPods have a built-in microphone that allows you to take calls while listening to music with them, which is very convenient for people who want to use them while driving or walking around with their hands full (like me).
- You can listen to music and answer calls without having to take your phone out of your pocket or purse, which is especially convenient if you are walking around a busy city and want to listen to music without having to take out your phone every few seconds.
What Are The Disadvantages Of Airpods?
- You need to have the AirPods in order to use them, unlike the new Apple TV which requires you to connect it directly via HDMI cable into your television set in order for it to work.
- They are more expensive than traditional headphones because they are made of a hard plastic shell instead of plastic that is flexible and can be easily bent (unlike the new Apple TV).
- They are more secure than Bluetooth headphones because they have a hard plastic shell that may protect your ears from being hurt if you wear them for a long time (unlike the new Apple TV).
- They are not as convenient as Bluetooth headphones, because you do not need to pair them with your iPhone or iPad and then press a button on them in order for them to work, and you do not need to worry about compatibility issues with your other devices.
- They are more difficult to use than traditional headphones because you only need to press one button on your iPhone or iPad instead of two (for pairing) and then press a button on the AirPods instead of two (for playing music).
- The sound quality is worse than that of traditional headphones because it is produced by an actual speaker inside the earbud instead of just being played through an audio jack on your iPhone or iPad. This means that the AirPods produce distorted sounds when played at high volumes, which is impossible for traditional headphones because they cannot produce very loud sounds without needing to move around your ear and producing unwanted noise for your surroundings.
What’s The Difference Between Airpods And In-Earphones?
- Airpods are wireless, but in-earphones are not.
- Airpods are designed to be used with an iPhone or iPad, but in-earphones can be used with other devices (like the new Apple TV).
- In-earphones are more comfortable than Airpods because they do not have a hard plastic shell around them and they fit snugly inside your ear canal instead of being placed on top of it.
- In-earphones produce better sound quality than Airpods because they are plugged into an audio jack on your iPhone or iPad instead of being played through a speaker inside the earbud itself. This means that the sound quality is better because it is not distorted when played at high volumes and you do not need to worry about whether or not the sound is distorted when you play music at high volumes for long periods of time (unlike Airpods).
- In-earphones can be used for both listening to music and answering calls, whereas Airpods can only be used for listening to music (because you cannot answer calls while wearing them).
- In-earphones have a microphone built into them which allows you to talk on the phone without having to take out your phone from your pocket or purse and press a button on it in order for it to work (unlike Airpods), which is very convenient if you want to listen to music while walking around a busy city without having to take out your phone from your pocket or purse and press a button on it in order for it to work (unlike Airpods).
- In-earphones are more expensive than Airpods because they are more durable, have better sound quality, and fit better inside your ear canal.
- In-earphones have a longer battery life than Airpods because they are plugged into an audio jack on your iPhone or iPad instead of being played through a speaker inside the earbud itself. This means that the battery life is longer because you do not need to worry about whether or not the battery is going to die before you get home from work at night (unlike Airpods).
- In-earphones have a microphone built into them which allows you to talk on the phone without having to take out your phone from your pocket or purse and press a button on it in order for it to work (unlike Airpods), which is very convenient if you want to listen to music while walking around a busy city without having to take out your phone from your pocket or purse and press a button on it in order for it to work (unlike Airpods).
- In-earphones are more comfortable than Airpods because they do not have a hard plastic shell around them and they fit snugly inside your ear canal instead of being placed on top of it.
Conclusion
No one likes to wear headphones, but they are essential for keeping your ears safe and sound while listening to music, watching videos, or doing other activities that require sound. With so many headphones to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which ones are right for you. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you have at least considered buying a pair of headphones. The decision can be difficult, especially since there are so many different styles and models to choose from. That’s why we’ve put together this guide. We hope that this article has helped you make a better decision when it comes to choosing a pair of headphones.
We’ve tried to cover all of the major questions that you may have. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below and we will try our best to answer them.