Similar, but not the same! Recognizing the Differences between TWS, Earbuds and Earphones: the techno of Okezone

JAKARTA – Even if at first glance they seem the same, they are there differences between TWS, earbuds and earbuds both from technology and physical appearance.

Like earphones that existed before, TWS and earphones are also types audio device which is usually used to listen to music. This term may be familiar to Millennials and Gen Z, who are very attentive to technological developments.

Even so, there are still many people who don’t know the difference between TWS and earphones. Some of them don’t even care and think that these two objects are the same thing.

TWS and earphones have a similar shape. Both also function as tools for listening to sounds. However, in reality, TWS and earphones have subtle differences that people are rarely aware of. The following is the explanation.

Difference between TWS, Earbuds and Earbuds

What is TWS?

True wireless stereo (TWS) is a device designed with modern technology so that it can produce stereo audio without the use of cables (wireless). TWS only requires a Bluetooth connection to send audio to its users. With Bluetooth functionality, TWS can directly connect to various hardware devices, such as laptops, smartphones, tablets and so on.

TWS was first released in 2015 along with the emergence of Bluetooth 5.0 technology that can connect sound waves from a smartphone or laptop to an audio device with minimal delay and a sound quality that seems more real.

What are earphones?

Still from the same family as earphones, earphones are a contemporary audio device designed to fit in the ear canal. The shape of the earphone design is very suitable for making this instrument it’s not easy to get rid of it when it is installed.

Initially, earphones still used wires to transmit sound. Along with technological developments, earphones began to be made wireless device (wireless) which is more sophisticated like TWS.

If used for a long time, the earphones can cause ear pain, because the plastic body is in direct contact with the skin. However, most earbuds are now quite safe and no longer cause discomfort.

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