Written by Lucas
Edited on
14 October 2025
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11:16
Help choosing earbuds
With the right earbuds, you can enjoy your favorite music comfortably. In this article, we'll tell you more on how to choose the right earbuds for you.
Choose earbuds
A lot of earbuds look the same, but there are a lot of differences. To decide which earbuds you want, ask yourself the following:
- Where will you use your earbuds?
- Do you prefer wireless or fully wireless earbuds?
- How do you want to wear your earbuds?
Usage situations
Home
We divided the earbuds into 3 usage situations. In the article below, you can read how to choose the best earbuds for at home.
Work out
Choose sports earbuds if you exercise often. In the article below, you can read how to choose the best sports earbuds.
On the go and at work
Do you often listen to music on the go and at work? Below, you can read how to choose the best earbuds for this usage situation.
Wireless earbuds
If you want earbuds with Bluetooth, you can choose between wireless earbuds and fully wireless earbuds. These are 2 different types. With wireless earbuds, you still have a cable around your neck. This cable usually has a remote that allows you to control the music. In addition, most wireless earbuds have a longer battery life than fully wireless earbuds.
Fully wireless earbuds
With fully wireless earbuds, you only have the 2 separate earbuds. There is no cable around your neck. You can usually find the control buttons on the earbuds themselves, but not always. Fully wireless earbuds are generally a bit more expensive than wireless earbuds.
Wearing method earbuds
There are many different types of earbuds. An in-ear earbud goes into your ear canal. Earbuds keep your ear canal open, so you hear more of your surroundings. Earbuds with bone conduction rest on your cheekbones, so your ears stay open. This type of earbuds has a cable in your neck, so they don't easily fall on the ground.
