They have similar pricing.Īs it is evident from the above specs sheets, Redmi true wireless earbuds deliver a maximum of 12 hours of charge retention with the charging case. Here, we have compared the specs sheet of a true wireless earbuds model and a neckband headphone model. And when it comes to delivering music listening or call usage on a single charge, neckband headphones perform better in most cases. Benefits of neckband headphones for working/calling professionalsįor working professionals who need to make calls every now and then or go on long client meeting calls, the battery performance of wireless earphones is one of the topmost priorities. This is not the case with true wireless earbuds as you have to reach for their case in order to remove them from your ears and store them (and this is not a quick process as compared to simply popping off your neckband earphone and letting go of it). With a pair of neckband headphones, you can simply remove the earphones and let go of them as they are attached to the neckband. It’s during these types of instances that you want to quickly remove your earphones for situation awareness without standing at the risk of losing them. There are several instances when you have to abruptly take off your earphones, such as, when listening to public or emergency announcements on the subway, when catching a train or a bus that’s about to leave, or when holding on to grab bars/rails crowded subway or bus. Neckband headphones are convenient to use for everyday commuters, especially those who prefer public transport. GIF credit: Wall Street Journal YouTube Benefits of neckband headphones for everyday commuters The fact that they are attached to the neckband doesn’t put you at the risk of losing them.Īccording to a secure fitting test done by Wall Street Journal, true wireless earbuds with rubber in-ear tips can either fall out during extreme physical activities or during simple scenarios, such as when munching on your favorite meal. Unlike true wireless earbuds, you do not stand at the risk of losing neckband earphones even if they fall out from your ears while working out at the gym or practicing sports. These portions can slightly move when you are unknowingly flexing/moving your jaw during workout or sports sessions, causing the earbuds to fall out. Rather, they rest on the three outer portions of the ear, the concha, the tragus, and the anti-tragus. This is because they do not insert in the ear. True wireless earbuds, especially ones that do not have in-ear rubber tips, tend to fall out more when you are exercising or playing a sport. This mainly has got to do with not losing the earphones even if they accidentally fall out from the ears. Benefits of neckband headphones for sports/workoutsĪlmost all Bluetooth neckband headphones reviews list the neckband headphone as being the best option for people who are into sports and workout. This translates to limitations in terms of connectivity, battery, and audio performance. Brands size down the circuit board, Bluetooth antenna, and battery to make the earbuds as compact as possible. With true wireless earbuds, it’s a whole different situation. Have a look at these teardowns of true wireless earbuds and neckband earphones and you’ll get an idea as to how drastically small the circuit board of true wireless earbuds is as compared to that of neckband headphones.įrom the above images, it is evident that neckband headphones benefit from a larger antenna, a larger audio processor, and a larger battery. This essentially means that there is more room for a bigger battery and a larger circuit board that includes a larger audio processor. As compared to true wireless earbuds, neckband headphones have a larger form factor. Practical reasons why neckband headphones are better in many aspectsīluetooth neckband headphones owe to their physical size in having several advantages over true wireless earbuds.
They, however, lack many features and functionalities that you get with a Bluetooth neckband headphone. Sure, true wireless earbuds are convenient to use and trendy to show off.
Some of the best neckband headphones have had their fair share of popularity until true wireless earbuds disrupted the online electronic marketplace. It’s through around-the-neck headphones that consumers started embracing the culture shift towards wireless music listening. The online electronics market holds a special place for neckband Bluetooth headphones.