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Apple's AirPod Success: Headphone Users Show They're Willing To Cut The Cord


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2017 Jan 13, 6:46pm   1,470 views  8 comments

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If there was a question whether Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)'s AirPod wireless headphones would be adapted by consumers, the answer appears to be an ear-rattling yes.

Since the wireless earbuds went on sale December 13, Apple has become an instant leader in the online wireless headphone market and now accounts for 26 percent of sales in the sector, according to data released this week by digital commerce analysts Slice Intelligence.

AirPod Success By The Numbers

As a whole, 75 percent of headphones sold online in the month of December were wireless, Slice said.

Apple accounts for another 15.4 percent of the sector, according to Slice, due to its ownership of the Beats brand, which led the sector prior to the introduction of AirPod.

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1   zzyzzx   2017 Jan 14, 8:10am  

I use headphones a lot, and I break headphone cords all the time. Going wireless prevents this and once we get to Bluetooth 5, there will be no reason to use anything else.

2   Shaman   2017 Jan 14, 9:09am  

For all the hysteria about losing the headphone jack, I have a iPhone 6s with the jack and I honestly never use it. I have a Bluetooth earpiece for calls and audiobooks, and a Bluetooth dual ear piece with ear hooks for exercise and music. It's just easier to manage without the cord.

3   anonymous   2019 Feb 22, 11:14pm  

Samsung has introduced new $130 earbuds to take on Apple's popular AirPods

Samsung recently announced the Galaxy Buds, wireless Bluetooth headphones designed to compete with Apple's AirPods.

Starting at $129.99, Galaxy Buds are cheaper than AirPods, which retail for $159 with similar features.

Both devices offer a built-in microphone, Bluetooth connectivity, wireless charging, and personal-assistant support.

At a lower price point, the Galaxy Buds also have two additional color options and a slightly longer battery life than the AirPods.

Samsung recently revealed the Galaxy Buds, a set of wireless earbuds designed to compete with Apple's AirPods. Starting at $129.99, the Galaxy Buds are a bit cheaper than the $159 AirPods and generally benefit from newer technology.

Since their release in December 2016, Apple's AirPods have defined the market for wireless headphones. While Samsung produced multiple models of Bluetooth headphones before the AirPods were announced, the Galaxy Buds are the first pair of wireless buds to ship under the same name as the company's flagship smartphone.

The Galaxy Buds are set to hit stores March 8 for $129.99; those who preorder the new Samsung Galaxy S10 or S10 Plus smartphones will receive a free pair.

When compared with the AirPods, the newer Galaxy Buds offer an additional microphone, an extra hour of battery life, wireless charging, and two extra color choices. But the core features remain similar with either choice — both the Galaxy Buds and the AirPods have a built-in microphone, connect wirelessly, and are primarily controlled using your smartphone's virtual assistant.

These are the key differences between the Samsung Galaxy Buds and the Apple AirPods:

When choosing between the AirPods and the Galaxy Buds, your preference of smartphone and virtual assistant is important.

Your virtual assistant will differ depending on which smartphone you use, a key factor in choosing which headphones will work better for you.

The AirPods are designed for use with Apple's iOS virtual assistant, Siri, which is available only on devices like iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. The Galaxy Buds use Samsung's virtual assistant, Bixby, which is specific to its devices.

If you plan to use voice commands, the headphones will work best when paired with their native assistant. It's possible to use AirPods with Google Assistant or Bixby, but you'll need a third-party app to make them work together. Samsung does not list the Galaxy Buds as compatible with iOS, but it may be possible to pair them as standard Bluetooth headphones.

The Galaxy Buds come in white, black, and yellow, while the AirPods are exclusively white.

AirPods have programmable buttons, which allow for quick controls and some customization. The Galaxy Buds don't have any external buttons.

The Galaxy Buds case allows for wireless charging, and the new Galaxy S10 phone can charge other devices on the go. The AirPods case doesn't have wireless charging, at least not yet.

Both the AirPods and the Galaxy Buds require a case when charging, but only the Galaxy Buds case is capable of wireless charging. Recent leaks have hinted that Apple is working on an AirPods case that can charge wirelessly, but it's not available yet.

The Galaxy Buds last up to six hours on a full charge, while AirPods last for five hours. The charging cases for both devices can also pack a separate charge, expanding the maximum battery life of your buds if you choose to bring the case on the go.

And as an added bonus for Samsung fans, the company's newest smartphone, the Galaxy S10, can be used as a wireless charging pad for the Galaxy Buds and other devices.

Both the Galaxy Buds and the AirPods contain technology designed to maintain quality during noisy calls.

Samsung's Galaxy Buds benefit from newer technology, but the AirPods should still suit most needs.

The Galaxy Buds' updated technology offers a few extra perks, but iPhone users may find that the AirPods fit their wireless headphone needs just fine. Android users looking for their first pair of wireless headphones will most likely find the lower price point and updated features of the Galaxy Buds more appealing.

If you're interested in the Galaxy Buds, people who preorder the Galaxy S10 or the Galaxy S10 Plus will also get a free pair of the Samsung headphones. Otherwise, the Galaxy Buds aren't scheduled to be available in stores until March 8, so you'll have to wait a few weeks to order them from Samsung or your favorite tech store.

https://www.businessinsider.com/samsung-new-earbuds-galaxy-buds-vs-apple-airpods-2019-2#samsungs-galaxy-buds-benefit-from-newer-technology-but-the-airpods-should-still-suit-most-needs-7
5   clambo   2023 Nov 11, 1:25pm  

I'm using the wired one because the speaker sucks on my phone and I can't hear the other person.
I'm not buying the wireless ones, I would likely misplace one quickly.
6   WookieMan   2023 Nov 11, 1:25pm  

I don't get ear buds. They're awful. Beyond awful. Over the ear headphones are where it's at regardless of the bulk of them. If you like sound you're selling yourself short audio quality wise with ear buds. That's not an opinion, it's fact.
7   just_passing_through   2023 Nov 11, 1:40pm  

WookieMan says

I don't get ear buds. They're awful. Beyond awful. Over the ear headphones are where it's at regardless of the bulk of them. If you like sound you're selling yourself short audio quality wise with ear buds. That's not an opinion, it's fact.


But they are small enough to hide inside the pistol grip on your rifle. With room leftover so you can put your weed in there.
8   NuttBoxer   2023 Nov 11, 4:01pm  

I know most people don't care about health, but the radiation that come off these are why our teenager is not allowed to own any. Wireless anything creates more connectivity issues, provides zero utility, and significantly increases your chance of getting cancer.

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