The market for Bluetooth earphones has erupted in India. Especially in the last couple of years, homegrown brands like boAt, Noise, etc. have captured most of the audible market. People want freedom from those tangling wires forever and that’s the prime reason why they’re switching over wireless earphones or earbuds.
But are Bluetooth earphones worth it? Of course they are! I can’t go a day without using mine. I can’t tolerate even a single inch of wire coming in between my music, so I’ve been using true wireless earbuds for the last 2 years. But are wireless neckbands or earbuds for everyone? Definitely not!
Why Bluetooth Earphones and Earbuds are Worthy
1. You can get freedom from your phone
With conventional wired earphones, you need to be with your phone all the time. You are forced to stay in a place, or move with your smartphone in case you are listening to music.
However, if you are using a wireless neckband or earbuds, there’s no need to dig into your phone every other minute. You can do the following things with your comfort from the headset itself:
- Play/Pause/Skip a track
- Receive or reject a call
- Enjoy the music while moving around
- Hands-free conversations over phone calls
2. You don’t have to worry about tangled wires.
If you’re using a wired headset, there’s roughly 80cm to 100cm wires involved between the earbuds and jack. If you are not using it and store it anywhere, these wires get twisted, which is known as tangling. It is very frustrating to sort it out the next time you need to use them.
The second scenario is using a wireless neckband. There is no direct physical connection between smartphone & earphone but they’re connected via Bluetooth. Although there are some wires as well, you are still in a better position to handle the tangling issues.
The third option which I liked the most is to go after truly wireless earbuds. No wires are involved at all. Keep the earbuds in the power case with ultimate comfort.
3. They’re portable
Bluetooth earphones and earbuds are portable, wireless and convenient. They can be used to take calls from your smartphone or play audio from music players, laptops or tablets. Bluetooth technology uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances.
From the gym to the office and back again, there are times where you just don’t want to be bothered by wires. Bluetooth earphones and earbuds are portable, convenient, and utterly versatile — not to mention they’re far more enjoyable than listening to music on a pair of wired earbuds that constantly need adjusting.
Why You Should Not Buy Wireless Earphones or Earbuds
Regardless of how you feel about getting rid of the universal headphone jack, there are a few reasons why you should think twice about buying a pair of wireless earphones.
1. Sound Quality is not so great
The main reason you should not choose wireless earphones or earbuds is sound quality. The difference between wired and wireless is so noticeable that the quality of your music will suffer greatly. Another reason to not go for a wireless experience is price.
2. They’re Expensive
Even though Bluetooth audio devices are becoming cheaper, they still cost more than their wired counterparts. You can get a good pair of wired earphones for Rs. 200, but a wireless one will cost you at least thrice as much. You need to figure out if a wireless earphone is worthy for you.
3. Fitting
If your ears aren’t compatible with the shape of earbuds, they will be uncomfortable and will fall off easily. On top of that, there is no good way to secure them while working out or running around town. They won’t stay in your ears as well as wired headphones do.
4. The battery will eventually die
When the battery dies on wireless earphones, they become useless. This is an issue if you’re on-the-go and don’t have access to a power source. Most wireless earphones can last between 4-6 hours before needing to be recharged again. If you are willing to have one, go for Bluetooth earphones with a longer battery life.
5. Wireless Syncing Issues
Wireless earphones sync up over Bluetooth, which is notorious for having syncing issues. You can fix syncing issues by restarting your device. But if it ‘s not resolved, it feels very irritating.
Conclusion | Does BT Earphones Deserve Your Money?
It seems that the popularity of Bluetooth earphones is increasing everyday. You see people with earpieces in public all the time now, so it’s not hard to imagine why this technology is booming. However, many might wonder if the jump in price from wired earphones to Bluetooth ones is worth it. The answer to this question is yes, as Bluetooth allows for a more enjoyable and high quality listening experience.
This leads to the question: are all these extra features really worth the price, especially considering how expensive some of them can be? Many people would argue that they’re not, and there’s a good chance you’ll be just fine with regular earbuds. But if you want that wireless freedom, then it might be worth paying a little extra to get your Bluetooth-ready earphones. Give it some thought and decide for yourself.
For some people, the convenience of wireless earphones or earbuds is worth their added cost. For others, the discomfort and inconvenience of poor quality sound makes it not worth it. Ultimately, you need to decide for yourself whether or not buying a pair of Bluetooth earphones is the right move for you.
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