Wireless headphones are popular all over the world, so why do wired headphones still have a place?

【Gearbest Technology】As mobile phones without traditional headphone jacks become the mainstream in the market, the number of wireless headphones on the market has gradually increased. They can be used through a simple Bluetooth connection and are easy to carry, so they are favored by many friends. However, in this wireless trend, wired headphones still have a place and are chosen by many users. This article will analyze from multiple aspects why wired headphones are still favored by users today when wireless headphones are becoming increasingly popular.

Sound quality performance: Wired headphones are better

In fact, when we search for the question “Which has better sound quality, wired headphones or wireless headphones” on platforms such as Douyin and Baidu, we find that most netizens tend to think that the sound quality of wired headphones is better than that of wireless headphones. The reason behind this is actually not complicated, but we also need to further understand it.

First of all, wired headphones transmit audio signals directly through the line, with less signal loss, so they can more accurately restore the original quality of the audio. In contrast, wireless headphones need to be transmitted through wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, which are subject to some restrictions and interference during the transmission process, resulting in a certain degree of loss in sound quality.

Secondly, wired headphones do not require additional power supply during the transmission process, so they can focus more on audio transmission and performance. Wireless headphones, on the other hand, require built-in batteries and other power devices, which may have a certain impact on the sound quality. In addition, wireless headphones also require operations such as signal processing and encoding, which will also have a certain impact on the sound quality.

Take Apple's original wired earphones as an example. They are priced at only about 130 yuan, but their sound quality is comparable to the AirPods second-generation wireless earphones, which cost up to 700 yuan. If you own both products, you might as well compare their sound quality.

Stability and latency: Wired headphones are more reliable

For game enthusiasts, wired headphones are undoubtedly better in terms of latency. This is because wireless headphones need to transmit signals via Bluetooth, which inevitably produces a certain amount of latency. In contrast, wired headphones transmit audio directly through the device interface, and the latency is almost negligible.

Although the Bluetooth headsets on the market ranging from 100 to 500 yuan have low latency as a major selling point, in fact, their latency performance is still not comparable to that of wired headsets. Therefore, for players who pursue the ultimate gaming experience, wired headsets are still a more ideal choice.

Usage scenarios and portability: each has its own advantages

In terms of portability, wireless headphones have obvious advantages. They are free from the constraints of wires and users can wear them easily anytime and anywhere without worrying about wire entanglement or limiting the range of movement. This makes wireless headphones more advantageous in outdoor sports, travel and other scenarios.

However, wired headphones also have their applicable scenarios. For example, when using a computer in the office or at home, wired headphones can be directly connected to the device via a cable without worrying about running out of power or signal interruption.

Cost and cost performance: Wired headphones have more advantages

Price is also an important factor that consumers consider when choosing headphones. Although wireless headphones have many advantages, such as portability, wireless connectivity, and versatility, they tend to be expensive, especially those well-known high-end brands and the latest models. If you want to have a pair of wireless headphones with excellent sound quality, long battery life, and excellent noise reduction, you may need to prepare a budget ranging from several hundred to one thousand yuan.

In comparison, the price of wired headphones is more affordable. There are a large number of wired headphone products on the market, with prices ranging from tens of yuan to hundreds of yuan, providing consumers with a wealth of choices. Many of these wired headphones perform well in terms of sound quality, comfort and durability, and can fully meet the needs of most users.

For those users with limited budget, wired headphones are undoubtedly a more economical choice. Not only can they provide stable sound quality, but the price is relatively low, allowing more consumers to enjoy high-quality music experience.

Personal preferences and aesthetics: It varies from person to person

In addition to the above objective factors, personal preferences and aesthetic concepts also play an important role in choosing headphones. Everyone's aesthetic preferences are unique, which directly affects consumers' choice of headphones.

Some people prefer the convenience and freedom of wireless headphones and appreciate their unfettered design; while others prefer the stability and tradition of wired headphones and believe that they have a better texture and feel more secure.

On social media platforms such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu, the topic of wired headphones often becomes a hot topic. For example, the view that “wired headphones give a sense of security” has been enthusiastically sought after by netizens, and related posts have received a very high number of likes on the platform, and the comment area almost unanimously expressed agreement with this view. Similarly, searching for “wired headphones have good quality” will also find that it is very popular, with one post receiving 32,000 “likes” and other related posts receiving hundreds of thousands of interactions.

In addition, if you are a fan of stars, especially Korean entertainment stars, you will find that most of these stars like to wear wired headphones. This phenomenon can be seen everywhere not only on social media, but also in their daily lives. Whether traveling to the airport, recording programs or attending various activities, wired headphones seem to have become an indispensable fashion accessory for them, which is very interesting.

Last words

Wireless headphones and wired headphones each have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of which type of headphones to use depends on the specific needs and preferences of the user. Although wireless headphones have obvious advantages in portability and ease of use, wired headphones still have considerable competitiveness in terms of sound quality, stability and cost, which is why many people still insist on using wired headphones.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that wireless headphones are necessarily inferior to wired headphones. Wireless headphones are more convenient to use and have a freer range of movement, which are unmatched by wired headphones. For now, wireless headphones are still the mainstream choice.

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