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In-Ear earpiece: Your Complete Guide!
In-ear earpieces are everywhere these days, especially with smartphones and popular models like Apple’s AirPods. Their popularity skyrocketed with the arrival of fully wireless options (True Wireless).
Already a daily go-to for millions, in-ear headphones are now making their way into professional settings too!
Here’s your complete guide: pros and cons, best ways to use them, recommendations, and more—everything you need to know about these small but powerful devices!
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What is an in-ear earphone?
"Headphones" is the term used to refer to in-ear earpieces. What makes them special? Unlike the on-ear and over-ear headsets, they don't have a band that sits on the top of your head. Everything happens directly inside your ear: they sit there to spread out the sound as close as possible!
Whether wired or wireless, the result is the same: they are the smallest, and therefore the easiest to carry!
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Portable and discreet: With their mini design, they fit in any bag, even the smallest pouches! Daily commute, business trips or travel; you can take them everywhere with you!
Super insulation: Their direct placement in the ear canal blocks almost all ambient noise.
Comfortable ++: Thanks to their silicone or foam tips, they fit perfectly inside your ears.
Balanced: Don't be fooled by their small size! These earphones deliver a very rich sound.
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Dangerous for hearing: Inserting earbuds directly into the ear canal has pros and cons! It improves sound isolation but can also harm your hearing. Thankfully, this isn’t unavoidable, just protect your ears by keeping the volume down.
Not always a good fit: Not all eartips fit all ears. Finding the right fit can sometimes take several tries.
PS: The earbuds are so small that it's impossible to fit any decent buttons on them. You must use touch or voice commands to manage your calls, and that can quickly become boring...
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Usage Scenarios
At the office
With them, making calls and participating in a video conference from any location becomes a reality!
On the move
With their pocket size, they are perfect for all types of journeys: bus, train, plane, etc.
For sport
Sweat-resistant, the earbuds stay in place, even during the most intense workouts.
Choosing the right model: the essential selection criteria
This advice that we are about to give you applies to all headset shapes: NEVER make your choice solely on the appearance… If that were the only criteria to consider, prices would not fluctuate so much! So, to ensure that you and your headset are perfectly fit, try to take these factors into account:
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This is a fundamental criterion that you should focus on as a priority: sound clarity, and more specifically frequency response: the bass should be present but not dominant, and the treble should be clear without becoming too sharp.
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If comfort is a subjective parameter, it remains essential... With in-ears, there's no question of looking for an adjustable headband to find the best fit! Here you must check that they come with several sizes of ear tips, so that they really fit your ear.
It's hard to tell if a headset is comfortable when looking at it in photos, right? This is where we bring down our Free Trial card: we offer to freely test the headphones of your choice for 14 days! To request yours, this is the place to go.
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This 3rd criterion is even more important if you plan to use your headphones during sports! Is this the case for you? So, the best thing to do is to make sure that they are sweat and water resistant, it avoids a lot of unpleasant surprises...
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Wired or wireless? It depends only on you and your needs! No matter which team you choose, you will look for options (USB, Jack, Bluetooth...). Don't be afraid, we'll detail everything in our section dedicated to connection options!
Pro tip: When wireless, remember to check the battery performance → a long battery life, it's a must-have for long trips or busy days of calling.
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Like all devices, headsets vary greatly in price. Determining your budget before purchase will help you find the best value for your money.
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Our recommendations
It makes sense: the durability of your headphones depends mainly on how you take care of them. Here are 2 tips to keep them in top shape:
Clean them regularly: Use soft, dry cloth to remove any residue embedded in the tips. For hygiene reasons, avoid sharing them (colleagues or relatives)!Store them properly: Here, we are faced with 2 scenarios→ Wired headphones are not messy! Try to wind the cable without squeezing it too tightly, this will save you from having to spend long minutes untangling everything…
→ Who hasn't already lost their headphones or sat on them by mistake? Not surprising given their size... The best thing is to put them in their case, this will avoid damaging them while you are traveling (plus they will recharge, it's a win-win)!
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