Advantages of in-ear headphones
Excellent sound insulation effect: In-ear headphones can completely close the ear canal, so they can effectively isolate external noise and provide a more immersive music experience.
Good sound quality: Because of the good sealing effect, in-ear headphones usually provide better bass and audio details.
Portable:? In-ear headphones are small in size, light in weight, easy to carry and suitable for travel or daily use.
Suitable for sports: In-ear headphones have high stability, are suitable for wearing during sports and are not easy to fall off.
disadvantaged
Uncomfortable after wearing for a long time: For some people, wearing in-ear headphones for a long time may feel uncomfortable.
Health problems:? Wearing in-ear headphones for a long time may accumulate dirt on the earplugs and need to be cleaned regularly.
Advantages of semi-in-ear headphones
Comfortable: Semi-in-ear headphones do not need to be completely inserted into the ear canal, which is relatively more comfortable.
Widely used: Because the ear canal is not completely closed, semi-in-ear headphones are relatively comfortable to use for a long time, suitable for daily office and commuting.
Listen to the environment thoroughly: semi-in-ear headphones will not completely isolate the external noise, allowing users to easily perceive the surrounding environment.
disadvantaged
Sound insulation effect is not as good as in-ear headphones:? Because the ear canal is not completely closed, the sound insulation effect of semi-in-ear headphones is poor, which may affect the sound quality.
Poor stability:? Semi-in-ear headphones are more likely to fall off during strenuous exercise than in-ear headphones.
Which is better? It depends on your personal preferences and usage scenarios.
If you want better sound quality and sound insulation and like listening to music in noisy environment, then in-ear headphones may be more suitable for you. For example:
Using in-ear headphones on public transport or noisy city streets can get a better music experience.
It is best to engage in listening activities that require concentration (such as listening tests or games).
I hope to wear headphones when I exercise. In-ear headphones are more stable
But if you pay attention to comfort, want to use headphones in your daily office, or need to be alert to the surrounding environment, then semi-in-ear headphones may be a better choice. For example:
Using semi-in-ear headphones in the office, you can keep aware of your colleagues or environment while listening to music.
Semi-in-ear headphones are suitable for sleeping, which can avoid falling asleep because the volume of headphones is full of ears.
Walking on the road and wearing semi-in-ear headphones can detect the sound of the car and the road environment and avoid danger.
From my personal experience, I prefer in-ear headphones. Because I wear it firmly, I can listen to music while running. In addition, because I prefer playing video games, especially shooting games, I still have high requirements for listening to sounds. In-ear style can better isolate ambient sound, and semi-in-ear style is easy to be blurred, so I prefer in-ear style. However, if you don't care so much about these things, it is definitely better from the perspective of comfort and health. First, it will be more comfortable to wear, and second, it will penetrate the listening environment and have little impact on hearing.
But in general, in-ear headphones and semi-in-ear headphones have their own advantages and applicable scenarios, and it is best to choose according to personal needs and preferences.